Assistant Football Coach

Job Summary Assist the Head Football Coach in preparing and conducting individual team practices, training, competition, game planning, and recruiting. This incumbent will also assist in academic monitoring for the program. Duties and Responsibilities Organize, prepare and conduct individual team practices, training and competition. Recruit high quality student athletes to participate in athletics for NMHU. Develop high expectations for student athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as in the playing venue. Develop performance standards for student athletes to maximize their potential and achieve high levels of competition. Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress. Effectively deliver instruction and motivation. Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events. Provide mentorship for student athletes by supplying academic and social networks. Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards. Supervise student athletes during road trips. Schedule non-conference athletic contests. Provide positive participation in events that will benefit the athletic experience for student athletes. Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual programs and for the athletic department in general. Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and NMHU policies, rules and regulations. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any field. Experience: None. Preferred Qualifications Preferred: Collegiate playing experience if the candidate does not have full time coaching employment experience. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules. Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements. Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty. Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules. Knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Organizing and coordinating skills. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Physical Demands Standing – Frequently Walking – Frequently Bending – Frequently Squatting – Frequently Climbing – Frequently Kneeling – FrequentlyLifting up to 50 pounds – Frequently Work Environment Work is normally performed in an indoor/outdoor setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr