Football Defensive Coordinator

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The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking an Football Defensive Coordinator.

The Defensive Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the organization and management of an NCAA Division III Football program in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department and Whittier College.  The Candidate must exhibit excellent communication skills, have high ethical standards, and is expected to contribute to the overall atmosphere of the Department of Athletics by establishing and maintaining positive, team-oriented working relationships with all members of the athletic department and College.  The successful candidate will have experience in recruiting, developing and retaining student-athletes at the NCAA Division III level.  The candidate must also possess the leadership ability to oversee and coordinate a successful defensive unit; manage, supervise and evaluate and provide leadership for the defensive coaching staff; and possess the knowledge and experience to coach a defensive position group.
 
The position will also entail secondary athletic administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics. 
 
Hours: Position requires irregular office hours including after-hours and weekend work to attend competitions, practices, and college events. Consecutive days of work related activity often exceed seven or more during season. Office hours will be established in consultation with the Executive Director of Athletics
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time
Salary Range: $75,000 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
 
Reports to: Football Head Coach
 
Location/Department: Whittier College / Athletics

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job:

The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking an Football Defensive Coordinator.

The Defensive Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the organization and management of an NCAA Division III Football program in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department and Whittier College.  The Candidate must exhibit excellent communication skills, have high ethical standards, and is expected to contribute to the overall atmosphere of the Department of Athletics by establishing and maintaining positive, team-oriented working relationships with all members of the athletic department and College.  The successful candidate will have experience in recruiting, developing and retaining student-athletes at the NCAA Division III level.  The candidate must also possess the leadership ability to oversee and coordinate a successful defensive unit; manage, supervise and evaluate and provide leadership for the defensive coaching staff; and possess the knowledge and experience to coach a defensive position group.
 
The position will also entail secondary athletic administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics. 
 
Hours: Position requires irregular office hours including after-hours and weekend work to attend competitions, practices, and college events. Consecutive days of work related activity often exceed seven or more during season. Office hours will be established in consultation with the Executive Director of Athletics
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time
Salary Range: $75,000 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
 
Reports to: Football Head Coach
 
Location/Department: Whittier College / Athletics

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job:
 
I. Position Coach

• Oversee and coach a Defensive position group.
• Motivate and teach fundamentals, technique and scheme for a Defensive position.
• Provide position-specific coaching, including technical instruction and skill development.

II. Defensive Coordinator

• Manage and train the Defensive assistant coaches (both full-time and part-time personnel)
• Manage Defensive player personnel
• Assist in planning and conducting daily practices, game strategies, and player development programs.
• Organize and lead Defensive player meetings and video review.
• Plan and organize Defensive practice and meeting schedule.
• Oversee Defensive video breakdown, scouting of opponents and creation of scouting reports.
• Be responsible for Defensive game planning, including creating and modify schemes based on opponent, personnel and game conditions.
• Assume game day play-calling duties (based on experience).
• Oversee Defensive quality control, including self-scouting video and reports.
• Oversee Defensive Playbook Production.
• Oversee at least one major duty within the football program (video, recruiting, operations).

III. Athletic Administrative Duties and General Expectations

• Serve and assist the Head Coach to establish a highly competitive NCAA and SCIAC Football program.
• Attend all practice and training sessions, contests, team events, and meetings.
• Carry out assignments, including, but not limited to participation in on-field instruction, scouting of opponents, scouting of prospective student-athletes, coaching meetings, video sessions, weekly recruiting sessions, and overall program evaluation decisions.
• Exhibit high ethical standards, and the ability to work in a team orientated environment.
• Coach and organize for all practices and games.
• Act as Lead Recruiter in the recruiting of quality student-athletes in the sport of Football
• Work within the established budget.
• Oversee and maintain a regional territory of recruitment of football student-athletes by searching, evaluating, and recruiting student athletes who fit both the academic and football requirements of the institution.
• Focus on the retention of student athletes.
• Provide scheduling and scheduling conflict resolutions.
• Serve as point person in team travel planning and support for experience growth for the team and Student Athletes
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress
• Assist in Competitive game day preparation and execution
• Comply with all policies and regulations governing the NCAA.
• Adhere to NCAA, SCIAC, Whittier College and Athletic Department policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for the conduct of all student-athletes in the program, including during practice and training sessions, competition, travel, at hotels, in locker rooms, etc.
• Show respect for officials, media personnel, opposing coaches, parents, fans, student-athletes, fellow coaches, and school staff.
• Work to promote school spirit and enthusiasm.
• Help develop teamwork, attitude, character, effort and strict adherence to rules of training and conduct.
• Support all student-athletes in their pursuit of academic excellence.
• Work to promote unity on the coaching staff within the framework of the athletic department.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities directly related to the coaching position as directed by the Head Football Coach and/or Executive Director of Athletics.
• Demonstrate independent judgment and ability to prioritize tasks without supervision.

Expectations/Ability of the Job

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate ability to teach, motivate and develop student-athletes.
• Serve as Event Day manager for athletic contests as assigned.
• Participate actively in campus events and on college committees to support the college community and provide a leadership presence.
• Demonstrate high integrity with high educational standards while exhibiting strict adherence to NCAA, conference, university and department rules and regulations as well as a solid commitment to academic, student-athletes welfare, ethnic diversity and gender equity.
• Have experience working with diverse constituencies, including sensitivity to multicultural issues, and the ability to work productively in a collaborative environment to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Must competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Market, manage and instruct youth camps, clinics and community engagement efforts in summer and throughout the academic year.
• Have capacity to make decisions in place of the Head Coach if required.

Non-essential Functions of the Job

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Knowledge and Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Masters Preferred.
 
License(s) and Certificate(s): First-Aid and CPR Certified.   To fulfill the recruitment and scouting requirements of the position, a valid Driver’s License is needed to conduct travel to other locations away from campus.

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.
 
The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.
 
Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law

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