Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line

Job Description

Job Description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Line.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Football Coach–Defensive Line Coach assists the Head Football Coach with football player coaching and recruitment and performs additional duties as directed by the Head Football Coach.

This is a part-time position.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Assist with the instruction and training of football student-athletes at Fort Valley State University.
• Assist with the evaluation, recruitment, and retention of football student-athletes.
• Support the achievement of annual recruitment and retention goals established by the Department of Athletics.
• Coordinate campus visits for prospective student-athletes and their families.
• Assist the Head Football Coach with recruitment reports.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and supervising daily practices and competitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of defensive line principles, techniques, and coaching methods.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex tasks and procedures.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work effectively with campus and external constituencies.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including social media platforms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel required during playing season and recruitment season
• Evenings, weekends during playing season and recruitment season
• Working outdoors
• Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period of time
• Lift or carry up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead, lift overhead

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree
• Experience recruiting student athletes

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