CMC-CMS Assistant Football Coach

Claremont McKenna College; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Claremont McKenna College is seeking an Assistant Football Coach responsible for assisting the Head Coach in various program facets, ranging from training implementation to recruitment. This full-time position requires strong communication skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of athletics in a liberal arts setting. A passion for mentoring diverse student-athletes is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Previous collegiate participation and coaching are preferred.
• Experience in recruiting academically focused scholar-athletes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with developing and implementing training and instruction for practices and competitions.
• Recruit and retain academically qualified student-athletes.
• Comply with NCAA Division III guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.Location:Claremont, CAJob Posting Title:CMC-CMS Assistant Football CoachJob Details and Requirement:

CMS ATHLETICS

The Joint CMS Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Program is comprised of student-athletes from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges and offers a comprehensive program of regular physical education, intramural, recreational, club, and varsity sports. CMS varsity teams compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), as a member of NCAA Division III. The Program is comprised is 21 varsity sports (10 men’s, 11 women’s) and supports a student population of over 3,200 and a student-athlete population of approximately 530.

STAGS FOOTBALL

The Stags have a rich history of success on the field, having won 6 SCIAC Championships and have had four 8-win seasons (1970, 1986, 2023, 2024). In 2024, ten Stags were named All-SCIAC. In the classroom, the Stags have consistently excelled. In 2023-24, forty Stags were named to the SCIAC All-Academic Team.

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach in all facets of the program, including but not limited to: organizing and conducting team meetings, training, and practices, recruiting, team travel logistics, scholar-athlete development, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. The Assistant Football Coach develops and mentors approximately 20 student-athletes. This position is also involved in coaching special teams, including planning, scouting, and player development. Additional administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.

Given our commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college curriculum and the integration of the student-athlete and coaching staff into the overall educational experience offered at The Colleges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the assistant coach works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist head coach with developing and implementing training and instruction for practices and competitions
• Assist with the design of and independently facilitate pre- and post-game workouts and conditioning and training of the athletes.
• Work with the offensive or defensive coordinator to create and implement offensive game plans.
• Assist with administrative aspects of the sports program. This may include but is not limited to: prompt completion of all administrative paperwork, team travel logistics, creation of practice plans, scholar-athlete and team development, and collaboration with CMS athletics staff in sports medicine, business operation, compliance, equipment, facilities, and events.
• Participate in alumni and community outreach programs including public speaking engagements, clinics, camps, and alumni events. May attend fundraising events in a supporting role.
• Recruit and retain academically qualified student-athletes to the highly selective liberal arts institutions of Claremont McKenna College (CMC), Harvey Mudd College (HMC), and Scripps Colleges.
• Comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division III, CMS Athletics, and the SCIAC, reporting any violations or concerns to the CMS Compliance Department.
• Remain in good standing of all required training and certifications, including but not limited to concussion management, mental health resources, and sexual violence prevention.
• Represent CMS Athletic Department and the football program positively within the SCIAC, regionally, and nationally.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent in work experience.

EXPERIENCE: Previous collegiate participation and coaching are preferred. Experience in the recruitment of academically focused scholar-athletes is preferred.

LICENSES: A valid driver’s license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: The individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Deploy professional skills, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests.
• An evident understanding of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college environment is necessary along with proven experience in recruiting student-athletes to highly selective institutions.
• Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and computer/technology skills.
• Appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, or willingness to complete certifications upon hire if working independently with student-athletes.
• Operate computers with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and associated professional software (such as Internet research, and menu-driven databases). Demonstrate understanding of the use of equipment in assessing and improving department systems and processes to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate effective, accurate, and clear communication with excellent/strong verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, and customer service skills. Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of duties.

• Use strong organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and keen attention to detail.

OTHER:

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position will vary, with the flexibility to set work hours appropriate to the needs of the program. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours will be required. Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the College or division.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a full-time, 12-month year-round, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position.

Supervisor – AB1825: No

Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: Yes

Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes

Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: Yes

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy (up to 50 lbs.)

APPROXIMATE SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range is $17.50-18.50 per hour. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing the risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time, accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will”, meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement, expressed or implied, between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, [phone]. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.Disability Accommodations In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] for assistance.