PT: Assistant Coach - Football

Shaw University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Assistant Football Coach to support the Head Coach in building a competitive NCAA Division II program. The role emphasizes recruiting, player development, academic monitoring, and game preparation.

You will assist with practice planning, film breakdown, travel coordination, and camps, while upholding university policies and departmental values. A strong communicator with leadership and organizational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Coaching or football operations experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for university vehicle operation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with daily operations of the football program.
• Conduct individual and group skill development workouts.
• Assist with practice planning, scouting, film breakdown, and game preparation.
• Support recruiting activities in accordance with NCAA Division II rules.
• Monitor academic success, personal growth, and student-athlete accountability.
• Assist with team travel coordination, equipment management, and operational needs.
• Drive university-owned vehicles for team travel, recruiting, camps, and other responsibilities.
• Assist with organizing camps, clinics, community outreach events, and fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The AssistantFootballCoach serves as a key member of thefootballprogram andassiststhe Head Coach in all aspects ofoperatinga successful NCAA Division II program. Responsibilities include recruiting, player development, academic monitoring, game preparation, practice planning, scouting, compliance, and administrative duties while supporting the mission and values of the institution and the athletic department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the Head Coach with daily operations of thefootballprogram.
• Conduct individual and group skill development workouts.
• Assistwith practice planning, scouting reports, film breakdown, and game preparation.
• Support recruiting effortsin accordance withNCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Monitor and encourage academic success, personal growth, and student-athlete accountability.
• Assistwith team travel coordination, equipment management, and operational needs.
• Drive university-issued vehicles for team travel, recruiting activities, camps, and other program-related responsibilities while adhering to all university transportation policies.
• Assistwith organizing camps, clinics, community outreach events, and fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of andcomply withNCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Serve as a positive representative of the university and department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degreefrom an accredited college or university.
• Previouscoaching, playing, orfootballoperations experience at the collegiate, high school, or competitive level.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to be approved tooperateuniversity-issued vehicles.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel asrequired.
• Commitment to student-athlete development, academic achievement, and program culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching or playing experience.
• Experience with player development and skill instruction.
• Recruiting experience and knowledge of NCAA Division II regulations.
• Strength and conditioning experience or background in athletic performance training.

Certification Requirements

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred orrequiredupon hire.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission,Visionand Core Values of the organization.Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and demanding environment. Must have strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills;proven ability tomanage multiple complex assignments with sensitivity to deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances;demonstratedprofessional work ethic and positive, problem ‐ solving attitude.Must be able to read,writeand speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day.Somelifting (up to25pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. Ability to lift, move, and transportfootballequipment.Ability todemonstratefootballdrills and participate in on-fieldinstruction. Ability to travelfrequentlyand work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Leader

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Valid driver’s license with the ability to be approved to operate university-issued vehicles.

Previous coaching, playing, or football operations experience at the collegiate, high school, or competitive level

Preferred

Strength and conditioning experience or background in athletic performance training.

Experience with player development and skill instruction.

Recruiting experience and knowledge of NCAA Division II regulations.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

First Aid

CPR

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