Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Assistant

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Job Description Summary

The Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Assistant will assist the Head Coach in teaching/coaching student-athletes all aspects of the sport in a manner that supports the quality and integrity of the program and the overall mission of Bentley University.

Essential Duties

• Assists with all aspects of the defense, playbook, opponent scouting reports, depth charts, daily practice plans, player evaluations, self-scout, and development.
• Breaks down and analyzes all defensive and special teams coaching strategies for opponents.
• Implements defensive principles, studies the opponent game film while game planning and installing game plans.
• Evaluates athletes’ skills and review performance to determine the strengths and weaknesses of that week’s opponent.
• Assists in planning coaching and practice sessions in accordance withNCAAregulations.
• Acts as counsel /mentor to assigned student-athletes, focusing on academic, athletic and personal areas. Identifies and recruits prospective student-athletes, in accordance with Bentley University academic standards and NCAA Div. II regulations.
• Provides scouting reports that detail player assessments and offers recommendations on athlete recruitment priorities. Monitors the academic eligibility of prospective student-athletes, ensuring the academic integrity of Bentley University is maintained in the acceptance of recruited student-athletes.
• In direct planning with the Head Coach, assists in developing and executing successful recruiting strategies to meet the recruitment and retention goals set by Bentley University.
• Monitors the academic eligibility of current student-athletes to ensure progress toward earning a degree in a defined academic program.
• Manages and coordinates daily operations of the full and part-time assistant defensive coaches. Keeps up to date regarding changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to NCAA rules and changes concerning football and recruiting.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism and integrity on and off the field with student-athletes, the coaching staff, parents of student-athletes, staff members of the Athletic Department, University Administrators, and members of the community.

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Assistant will assist the Head Coach in teaching/coaching student-athletes all aspects of the sport in a manner that supports the quality and integrity of the program and the overall mission of Bentley University.

Essential Duties

• Assists with all aspects of the defense, playbook, opponent scouting reports, depth charts, daily practice plans, player evaluations, self-scout, and development.
• Breaks down and analyzes all defensive and special teams coaching strategies for opponents.
• Implements defensive principles, studies the opponent game film while game planning and installing game plans.
• Evaluates athletes’ skills and review performance to determine the strengths and weaknesses of that week’s opponent.
• Assists in planning coaching and practice sessions in accordance withNCAAregulations.
• Acts as counsel /mentor to assigned student-athletes, focusing on academic, athletic and personal areas. Identifies and recruits prospective student-athletes, in accordance with Bentley University academic standards and NCAA Div. II regulations.
• Provides scouting reports that detail player assessments and offers recommendations on athlete recruitment priorities. Monitors the academic eligibility of prospective student-athletes, ensuring the academic integrity of Bentley University is maintained in the acceptance of recruited student-athletes.
• In direct planning with the Head Coach, assists in developing and executing successful recruiting strategies to meet the recruitment and retention goals set by Bentley University.
• Monitors the academic eligibility of current student-athletes to ensure progress toward earning a degree in a defined academic program.
• Manages and coordinates daily operations of the full and part-time assistant defensive coaches. Keeps up to date regarding changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to NCAA rules and changes concerning football and recruiting.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism and integrity on and off the field with student-athletes, the coaching staff, parents of student-athletes, staff members of the Athletic Department, University Administrators, and members of the community.
• Must adhere to all applicable compliance regulations including but not limited to NCAA and the Northeast-10 Conference.

Other Duties

• Attends all Athletic Department coaches’ meetings.
• Assists Head Coach with video/breakdown analysis and scouting of opponents as requested. Aids in increasing the understanding of student-athletes who may need additional time or individual coaching to maintain and improve their abilities and knowledge.
• Acts as program liaison for external audiences who inquire about the Bentley University Football Program and answers inquiries in a timely manner via text, e-mail, telephone, or mail, as specified. Maintains records of all inquiries.
• Represents Bentley University in a professional manner as a host and visitor to other teams.
• Assists with other administrative or coaching duties as required by the Head Coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related discipline from an accredited four-year collegiate institution.
• 5+ years of football coaching experience at the high school, intercollegiate or professional level.
• Knowledge of the skills, tactics, and strategies of coaching football with the ability to recruit talented, academically qualified student-athletes for the program.
• Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes, along with a commitment to focusing on the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA/conference rules and requirements relevant to the conduct of an intercollegiate program.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical, time management and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work and/or travel, which includes evenings, weekends, or limited overnight assignments.
• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.

Work Environment

• The work environment includes standard office time, but more often time is spent outside on the playing fields at practices and games.
• A significant amount of time is also spent at traveling tournaments for recruiting purposes and other gym/training facilities.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

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