Offensive Assistant Coach

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Offensive Assistant Coach

Athletics Administration-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh-(24000540)

The Offensive Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I football program competing in the Atlantic Coach Conference.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

Coaching – Carries out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, practices and scheduled events. Enforces team rules. Maintains statistics. Monitors each assigned athletes performance and employs specific coaching modalities to meet needs. Financial and general administration – assist in budget planning. Assists with the coordination of team travel plans. Works with the facilities coordinator to adhere to practice and competition schedules. Academic monitoring – Assists in monitoring the academic progress of student athletes. Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Includes adhering to policies established by the NCAA, conference, and the University.

Physical Effort

Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at games and at practice. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

Offensive Assistant Coach

Athletics Administration-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh-(24000540)

The Offensive Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I football program competing in the Atlantic Coach Conference.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

Coaching – Carries out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, practices and scheduled events. Enforces team rules. Maintains statistics. Monitors each assigned athletes performance and employs specific coaching modalities to meet needs. Financial and general administration – assist in budget planning. Assists with the coordination of team travel plans. Works with the facilities coordinator to adhere to practice and competition schedules. Academic monitoring – Assists in monitoring the academic progress of student athletes. Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Includes adhering to policies established by the NCAA, conference, and the University.

Physical Effort

Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at games and at practice. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

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Assignment CategoryFull-time regular

Job ClassificationStaff.Coach.Assistant II

CampusPittsburgh

Minimum Education Level RequiredBachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/CertificationAn equivalent combination of work experience and high level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.

Work ScheduleVaries

Work ArrangementOn-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring RangeTBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation OfferedYes

Visa Sponsorship ProvidedNo

Background CheckFor position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection ClearancesThe following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required DocumentsResume, Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsNot Applicable