Assistant Football Coach

Hiring Supervisor: Director of Athletics Employment Type: Full-Time JOB TITLE: Assistant Football Coach POSITION NUMBER : AF9993 HIRING SUPERVISOR: Director of Athletics TYPE: Full-Time SUMMARY: Lawrence Technological University, an NAIA Institution and member of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference and the Mid-States Football Association is accepting applications for an Assistant Football Coach. Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Football Coach supports the mission of the college by assisting all aspects of the College’s football program, developing and executing effective coaching strategies, recruiting talented student-athletes and retaining them, assisting with team practices and games, and fostering a positive team culture. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and Coach the Quarterbacks. Run position Meetings with the QBs Recruiting areas in Michigan, Ohio, and anywhere else the head coach and recruiting coordinator sends you. Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes. Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting all workouts, meetings, and practices. Organize game preparation, including film breakdown and development of game plans, scouting reports, and responsible for all sideline/box clipboards and forms used. Ensure all coaching assignments are carried out during daily workouts, practices, and competitions to maximize athletic performance. In charge of summer high school football camp Assist in the coordination of annual summer camps, recruitment trips, and on-campus recruitment events Communicate and collaborate with departments across campus to ensure student-athlete Monitor academic progress of the team and individual student-athletes. Mentor student athletes through academic and athletic challenges. Participate in fundraising events. Other duties assigned by the Head Coach, Coordinators, or Athletic Department. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversight of part-time, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches. Must have exemplary ethical conduct and a commitment to follow all applicable NAIA and Mid-States Conference rules and regulations. Must follow all athletic and football staff policies and procedures. Must have the ability to work effectively in a collaborative effort to maintain the mission, vision, and objectives of the athletics department. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor’s degree is required. Minimum of three years coaching experience in the collegiate setting and/or at a highly respected high school program. Experience coaching Quarterbacks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work non-traditional hours, including late night and weekends. Knowledge and skill to evaluate and assess student-athlete’s skills and abilities. Enthusiasm and willingness to develop, initiate, and actively recruit, retain, and develop student-athletes. Commitment to work and educate inclusively with a diverse student population. Sound administrative and supervisory skills. Lawrence Technological University (LTU) conducts pre-employment screening on initial candidates for all positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, license, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Lawrence Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr