Assistant Wide Receivers Coach

Department: Univ Athletics-Football
Salary/Grade: EXS/32
 

Target hiring range for this position will be between $55,000 - $60,000 per year.  Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Job Summary:

The Secondary Position Coach will work with their designated Assistant Coach and ultimately report up to the Head Football coach. This is a full-time appointment renewable on an annual basis. This position is designed to help in all phases of a successful Football Program including, but not limited to, on field instruction, off campus recruiting, film breakdown, data entry, advance scouting, practice planning and execution, as well as other administrative functions as needed. Morning, evening, and weekend hours as dictated by practice, games, recruiting and other football related events are required.

*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. *

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description

Department: Univ Athletics-Football
Salary/Grade: EXS/32
 

Target hiring range for this position will be between $55,000 - $60,000 per year.  Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Job Summary:

The Secondary Position Coach will work with their designated Assistant Coach and ultimately report up to the Head Football coach. This is a full-time appointment renewable on an annual basis. This position is designed to help in all phases of a successful Football Program including, but not limited to, on field instruction, off campus recruiting, film breakdown, data entry, advance scouting, practice planning and execution, as well as other administrative functions as needed. Morning, evening, and weekend hours as dictated by practice, games, recruiting and other football related events are required.

*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. *

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description

Specific Responsibilities :

• Assists the head coach, designated coordinator, or assigned Assistant Coach with coaching and training the Northwestern football team.
• Assists with on and off campus recruiting of prospective student-athletes.
• Assists with the psychological preparation of team in both pre-game and post-game; and for developing motivational approach to practice and games.

• Assists designated position team with:

  • Creating and preparing playbooks, depth charts, practice and game plans, scouting and tendency reports and practice cards;
  • Data entry and research;
  • Charting duties during practice and on gameday
  • Weekly and post season scout analysis

• Assist, as needed, and regularly communicate with the recruiting and scouting department on the following:

  • Updating and managing the recruiting database
  • Organizing recruiting areas
  • Completing required compliance and business office paperwork as it relates to recruiting (official and unofficial visits, camps/clinics, etc.);
  • Tracking recruiting activity;
  • Creating material for social media platforms
  • Coordinating recruit visits and tickets

• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

• Other duties as assigned or required

• Represents the Department at University, Big Ten Conference, and national-level conferences and professional development opportunities as assigned by the Assistant AD for Sports Performance.

• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.

_ Miscellaneous _

Performed other duties

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on a collegiate or professional football staff preferred 
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to establish engaging relationships within and across racialized and other marginalized communities.

_ Benefits: _
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/b...to learn more.

_ Work-Life and Wellness: _
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/b...to learn more.

_ Professional Growth & Development: _
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