College Football Assistant Coach – Leadership & Development

University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Platteville (WI); On-site; Full time

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Football Coach (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category: Limited Regular Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Coach

Position Summary: This posting is part of our ongoing effort to build a network of qualified candidates for future opportunities. Although there is not a current vacancy, we review applications regularly and will reach out when a suitable role becomes available.

Key Job Responsibilities

Transformational Experience

• Provide a transformational experience for student‑athletes centered on our Pioneer Leadership Institute's pillars of Personal Enhancement, Leadership Development, Career Development, Community and Alumni Engagement
• Provide an overall positive educational environment for our student‑athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college
• In conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, oversee the total academic progress of the team

Fundraising and Revenue Generation

• Actively support and enhance alumni relationships
• Actively support the Pioneering Forward Annual Fund
• Actively enhance sports specific fundraising efforts in partnership with the Foundation and Athletic Administration
• Maintain roster goal expectations Competitive Excellence
• Compete at the highest level of competition within the WIAC and National level
• Develop a culture of competitive excellence with postseason opportunities for student‑athletes Inclusion
• Create an environment of inclusion for individuals of all race, gender, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation within your own sport as well as the entire Athletic Department and University

Recruiting

• Create and implement a recruitment strategy to attract top level, Division III prospects including setting up campus visits, assisting student‑athletes with the application process, and implementation of campus resources. Work in partnership with the offices of recruitment, admissions, and residence life

Administration

• Lead the team to prepare and conduct of all team‑related activities including skill instruction, sport strategy/game planning and coordination of schedule, competitive opportunities
• Support administrative functions of the program such as budget, scheduling, travel arrangements in partnership with the administrative team
• Support the development and retention of full time, part time and volunteer staff
• Actively participate in Division wide meetings and Head Coaches meetings
• Assist with departmental needs and additional duties as requested by the Director of Athletics and Recreation

Compliance

• As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, you are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Association (WIAC) regulations
• Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of your employment
• As a coach, you are responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the team
• Work in partnership with the Associate AD for Compliance to ensure complete eligibility and progress toward degree requirements
• Maintain accurate roster management via the Front Rush software system
• Complete all mandatory trainings in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience in relevant field
• Experience in coaching position
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent problem solver
• High level of reliability and detail‑orientation
• Able to provide collegiate level instruction

How to Apply

Along with your application, please submit your resume and any additional documents needed to display skills and experience

Reminder: This is an evergreen requisition intended to build our talent pipeline. It does not represent a current open position.

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin‑Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW‑Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. *. 19.36(7)

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply

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