Assistant Football Coach - Wide Receivers

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 - Wide Receivers. 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 equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia policy.JOB SUMMARYThe Assistant Football Coach assists the head football coach with providing vision, leadership and oversight for current student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, alumni and parents. The Assistant Coach serves as the Wide Receivers Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the Fort Valley State University (FVSU) NCAA Division II Football Program in accordance with the guidelines established by the department, FVSU, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), and the NCAA. This is a fulltime, 12-month position that reports to the Head Football Coach. MAJOR DUTIESAbide and comply with all applicable NCAA, SIAC, and FVSU policies, rules and regulationsAttend practices and gamesResponsible for assisting the Offensive Coordinator with the FVSU Offensive packageResponsible for assisting the Special Teams Coordinator with the FVSU Special Teams packageHelp develop practice and game plans for the football program.Provide individual and small group instructionAnalyze game/practice videos Assist in the overall vision of the football strength and conditioning programCoordinate, identify, evaluate, and actively recruit prospective students including scheduling on-campus visitsAttend meetings with the coaching staff and individual student-athletesStrive to build and strengthen cross-campus relationshipsAssist Athletics Department with fundraising endeavors Perform summer duties and special projects as assigned by the Head Football Coach or Director of AthleticsOther duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POSITION Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively with departmental and university personnel and administrationAbility to work collaboratively with departmental and university personnel and administrationDemonstrated ability to participate in public relations activities, to include television and radio interviews, and press conferences, as appropriateDemonstrated ability to handle high levels of stress and anxiety MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor 's degree Three (3) years coaching experience Experience as a college football player Valid Driver's LicenseDemonstrated knowledge of NCAA and SIAC rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functionsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster 's degreeExperience coaching at the collegiate levelExperience recruiting student athletes WORKING CONDITIONSTravel required during playing season and recruitment seasonEvenings, weekends during playing season and recruitment seasonWorking outdoors PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period of timeLift or carry up to 25 poundsMust be able to bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead, lift overheadUSG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at