Assistant Women's Flag Football Coach

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Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087

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Overview

Salary Range

$20,000.00 Salary/year

Level

Experienced

Assistant Women's Flag Football Coach

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Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087

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Overview

Salary Range

$20,000.00 Salary/year

Level

Experienced

Position Type

Athletics

Job Shift

Any

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

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Description

Job Description

Job Statement/Summary
The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all management aspects of his/her team. The Assistant Coach must assist the Head Coach with practice, games and recruitment of players each season in accordance with University and NAIA rules and regulations. Assistant Coaches must make prospective student-athletes aware of all policies and procedures in the University Regulations and the Athletic Handbook.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Position

• Instructing student-athletes in all aspects of the sport and establishing adherence guidelines associated with NAIA Mid-South conference rules as well as the University’s policies
• Instruction/establishment of comprehensive safety methods and standards for student-athletes
• Research and preparation of academic teaching methodology relating to sport
• Assist with the coordination, planning and development of the sport program
• Leading and monitoring both training and practice sessions
• Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, staff, alumni, parents, etc.
• Mentoring and supporting each student-athlete to maximize their academic success
• Review of films to continually improve the success of the program
• Evaluate any players
• Ensure that injured players receive appropriate care
• Schedule games and practices seeking to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practicable and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible
• Attend all practices having a clear and organized practice plan
• Transport the team to away contests, by either driving or having a driver arranged
• Assist in managing the team budget
• Assist in managing team fundraising efforts
• Attend all coaches’ meetings
• Assist in handling all aspects of camps and clinics offered
• Consistently communicate with the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director regarding matters related to the program when necessary
• Consistently communicate with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Athletic Director regarding all eligibility and scholarship offers when necessary
• Assist in managing all recruiting, practice, and travel forms
• Assist in managing game day operations
• Adhere to the Athletic Department’s Regulations
• Adhere to and promote the University and the Athletic Department mission, philosophy, and objectives
• Adhere to and promote University policy and all respects
• General maintenance of the fields, weight rooms and gyms, which may require lifting or moving of equipment weighing 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Qualifications

Job Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
This is a part time position reporting to the Head Coach and Athletic Director. The Assistant Coach must have a strong commitment to Athletics and exceptional independent judgment, problem solving, planning skills, and the ability to effectively motivate student-athletes. The Assistant Coach must have the knowledge to teach the sport and the ability to recruit. The Assistant Coach must display professionalism in all aspects of the position.

Education
bachelor’s degree is required

Related Work Experience
1-3 years of college coaching experience preferred. Experience with flag football or football is preferred.

Working Conditions
Work is conducted in a high-paced and very stressful environment. Assistant Coaches are generally in high-profile positions.

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