Defensive Coordinator

• 26-Jan-2024 to Until Filled (CST)
• Athletics
• Jefferson City, MO, USA
• 50,000-55,000 per year

Defensive Coordinator

• 26-Jan-2024 to Until Filled (CST)
• Athletics
• Jefferson City, MO, USA
• 50,000-55,000 per year
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Purpose:

The Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator (Defensive Coordinator) supports the Head Football Coach in the administration of the Lincoln University football program. The Defensive Coordinator is responsible for overseeing defensive player personnel and assisting with the administration of football activities delegated by the Head Football Coach. The Defensive Coordinator also conducts daily responsibilities while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and institutional guidelines and policies.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of defensive strategy and player personnel.
• Assist the Head Football Coach with recruiting, student-athlete personal/professional development, academic advising, scouting reports, film review, and game preparation.
• Operate within the guidelines of Lincoln University, GLVC, and NCAA Rules and Regulations.
• Support Head Coach with maintaining atmosphere of compliance, student-athlete wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusion, and championship culture.
• Collaborate extensively with other departments on campus including but not limited to Student Affairs, Provost/Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Advancement, and Student Success.
• Conduct internal/external engagement, i.e. phone, email, mailing, zoom, with various constituent groups including, but not limited to faculty, staff, students, university personnel, donors, alumni, and fans.
• Travel required as it relates to position's responsibilities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Football Coach or VP of Advancement and Athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated defensive coaching knowledge.
• Excellent writing, oral, communication interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Attentive to details, active listener, and demonstrate emotional intelligence.
• Ability to promote an ethical and professional work culture focusing on providing exceptional service to Lincoln University students, alumni, donors, colleagues, and other University stakeholders.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with internal and external constituent groups.
• Ability to breakdown game film.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree require. Master's degree preferred.
• 5 years coaching experience at the High School level or above. Collegiate coaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, working on a computer, domestic traveling and standing on field.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, functions, and activities may be modified, changed or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.