Corners Coach

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN seeks an Assistant Football Coach to support the Head Coach in developing and implementing practice plans, teaching fundamentals, and executing game-day strategies. The role involves traveling for recruiting, mentoring student-athletes, and ensuring NCAA, OVC, and university policy compliance.

The candidate will work with diverse populations, utilize campus software, and contribute to summer camps and scouting efforts to strengthen the program.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching football and teaching fundamentals.
• Ability to recruit and travel for student-athlete recruitment.
• Knowledge of NCAA, OVC and university policies.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in teaching fundamentals, positions, and strategies.
• Motivate teams to achieve success through training and discipline.
• Recruit student-athletes and travel for scouting.
• Ensure compliance with University, OVC and NCAA policies.
• Operate campus software and manage records; support summer camps.

Skills

Teaching fundamentals

Team motivation

Recruiting

Policy compliance

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Multitasking

Opponent scouting

Summer camps

Tools

SungardHE Banner

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Football Coach reports to the Head Football Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA , Ohio Valley Conference ( OVC ), and the University

Essential Functions

• Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of football during preparation and practice sessions.
• Ability to motivate teams to become successful.
• Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.
• Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, OVC and NCAA .
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and SungardHE Banner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
• Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to scout opponents.
• Ability to work summer camps.