Assistant Football Coach - Seasonal

Bates College; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education seeks an Assistant Football Coach for a seasonal role. This dynamic position involves planning and directing recruitment, training, and performance of student-athletes while adhering to athletic regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. This role offers a supportive environment where you can contribute to the development of young athletes and participate in professional growth opportunities. If you're passionate about coaching and mentoring, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to Library

Access to Athletic Facilities

Supportive Work Environment

Competitive Salaries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience in playing or coaching football.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching a defensive position group and game preparation.
• Conduct recruitment and mentor student-athletes effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Football Tactics

Data Management Systems

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Front Rush

Game Film Editing Programs

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Assistant Football Coach - Seasonal

Position Purpose:

The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management of the program. This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference, and the College.

Job Duties:

• Assist defensive coordinator and coach a defensive position group.
• Assist with game and practice video analysis.
• Organize and conduct positional meetings with student-athletes.
• Assist in practice planning and game preparation for the offense.
• Assist with recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
• Assist with coordinating on-campus recruiting visits for prospective student-athletes.
• Participate in and contribute effectively to football coaching staff roundtable discussions.
• Mentor and provide leadership to student-athletes and other support staff.
• Attend professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date and current in football trends and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

• Experience playing or coaching the sport, college level preferred.
• Experience and/or demonstrated success in supervising young adults and managing programs preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with students and their families, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of the sport.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in basic data management systems, Front Rush, game film editing programs and basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel (by car, air, train or bus) domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings and other non-traditional schedules.
• Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college.

Benefits: Bates College offers competitive salaries, access to the library and athletic facilities, and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace. This position may accrue leave in accordance with the Maine Earned Paid Leave law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.