Assistant Football Coach

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual for a full-time position assisting in the coaching of a competitive NCAA Division II football program. This role involves scouting and recruiting talented student-athletes while ensuring their academic success. You will coordinate strength training and conditioning, support a positive student-athlete experience, and uphold NCAA compliance with the highest ethical standards. If you have a background in college coaching and a commitment to fostering athletic excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of college coaching experience with recruiting experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in teaching and implementing football offense.
• Scout and recruit competitive student-athletes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AED certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

This is a full-time, 12-month position that assists the head football coach and the offensive coordinator in teaching and implementing the offense of a competitive NCAA Division II football program. The Gannon University Football Team competes at the NCAA Division II level and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Scouts and recruits qualified, competitive student-athletes while maintaining a commitment to their academic success.
2. Coordinates and schedules strength training and conditioning for player development.
3. Facilitates and supports a positive student-athlete experience.
4. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of and accountability to PSAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
5. Demonstrates a commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athletes and NCAA compliance with the highest of ethical standards.
6. Performs other duties related as assigned within the scope and responsibility, and requirements of the job.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is desirable.

Experience: Applicants must have at least two years of college coaching experience along with collegiate-level recruiting experience. Applicants must possess effective communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.

Licenses and Certifications: A valid driver’s license that is in good standing and AED, CPR, and First Aid certified. An MVR will be run and cannot contain any recent suspensions or multiple violations in the past 3 years.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands: Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with recruiting and coaching a college-level football team.

Exempt Status: Exempt

Position Classification: Professional

Position Type: Staff

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Length: 12M

Hours per Week: varies

Work Schedule: varies

Shift: Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * I attest that I have not been suspended from coaching by another NCAA member institution.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been prohibited from certain coaching-related activities as a result of violations while employed by another NCAA member institution?
  • Yes
  • No

Erie, Pennsylvania Campus
109 University Square
Erie, Pennsylvania 16541
1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000

Ruskin, Florida Campus
105 Commercial Center Dr.
Ruskin, Florida 33573
1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000