Assistant Coach Open Pool Posting (Football)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Massachusetts seeks to fill an Open Pool position to assist the head coach in providing leadership, organization and supervision of a specific athletic team program. The role supports the program's mission and the Athletics Department philosophy.

Responsibilities include recruiting coordination, practice planning, contest management, fundraising and maintaining hours to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience.
• Commitment to academic success and student-athlete wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of and abide by current NCAA, MASCAC or other affiliated conferences, rules and regulations regarding recruiting, eligibility and sport-specific rules concerning practice and playing seasons.
• Maintain knowledge of current sport game rules and changes to those rules as they occur.
• Assist the head coach with all phases of the organization of the program as requested by the head coach, including practice planning, contest management, recruiting, fundraising, and other responsibilities.
• Maintain record of program-related hours worked in order to comply with contracted maximum number of hours allowed as per the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during practices and contests and demand appropriate behavior from all team personnel.
• Represent the program at department meetings and functions in the absence of the head coach.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience

Job description

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, isa public institution dedicated to integrating high-qualityprofessional programs with strong liberal arts and sciencesstudies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about usand how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity,inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individualsfrom historically underrepresented groups to apply and also thosewho can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity inhigher education through their teaching, research andmentorship.

Job Description

This posting is an Open Pool position. There may or may not beavailable openings at this time. Please contact the head coach toinquire if there is an opening. When an opening does occur, thehiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have onfile.

To assist the head coach in providing leadership, organization andsupervision of a specific athletic team program. To assist withorganizing the program in a manner that supports the mission ofFitchburg State University and the philosophy of the AthleticsDepartment.

1. Develop knowledge of and abide by current NCAA, MASCAC or otheraffiliated conferences, rules and regulations regarding recruiting,eligibility and sport-specific rules concerning practice andplaying seasons.
2. Maintain knowledge of current sport game rules and changes tothose rules as they occur.
3. Assist the head coach with all phases of the organization ofthe program as requested by the head coach, including practiceplanning, contest management, recruiting, fundraising, and otherresponsibilities.
4. Maintain record of program-related hours worked in order tocomply with contracted maximum number of hours allowed as per theFair Labor Standards Act.
5. Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during practices andcontests and demand appropriate behavior from all teampersonnel.
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6. Represent the program at department meetings and functions inthe absence of the head coach.
7. Other duties as requested.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience.
2. Commitment to academic success and student-athlete wellbeing.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

1. College playing and coaching experience in the sport applyingfor.
2. Demonstrated understanding of sport rules and regulations.
3. Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy, recruiting, rulesand regulations.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position based on duties and hours is$1,000-$5,500.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.