Assistant Coach - Football

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking an Assistant Coach for its football program, dedicated to developing student-athletes both on and off the field. This role involves recruiting high-caliber talent, organizing practices, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a storied athletic program while fostering leadership and life skills in young athletes. Join a vibrant community that values excellence in both academics and athletics, and be part of a team that strives for success in the competitive landscape of college football.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Professional development opportunities

Access to university facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing a competitive football team in the Big Ten.
• Recruit academically skilled students for the football team.
• Organize and conduct practices and competitions efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of NCAA rules

Good organization skills

Communication with student-athletes

Computer literacy

Ability to develop student-athletes

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women's and 10 men's programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation's premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as "The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Coach - Football
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Athletics
Department	Football
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Coach - Football for Rutgers Football. Under the direct supervision of the Head Coach assists in the coordination of an intercollegiate athletic program, must have an understanding of technical knowledge of the sport of Football with the ability to develop student-athletes to their full potential. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assist in establishing and maintaining a nationally competitive intercollegiate football team in the Big Ten and the NCAA. Recruit high level academically and athletically skilled students to attend Rutgers and to participate on the football team. Assist in organizing and conducting practices and competitions at a high level of efficiency and success. Assist in developing, teaching and instructing the student-athletes in the proper rules of play, conditioning, skills and techniques on the football field and in life-skills and leadership qualities off the field . Assist in fundraising and public relations events that support the objective of the program and allow for program enhancements.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Contract Administrators
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Knowledge of Big Ten Conference and NCAA rules relative to recruiting and knowledge of NCAA regulations relative to proper rules of play in the sport of football. Good organization skills. Ability to communicate with student-athletes and the media. Computer literacy. Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license. Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

All applicants must complete and attach in the "Applicant Document" section under "Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form" the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

https://scarletknights.com/documents/2019/9/13/IAWP_Affirmation_Fillable.pdf

Piscataway, NJ 08854

Posting Number	22ST0098
Posting Open Date	01/07/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
State
Location Details

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