Assistant Coach, Football
FLSA Status:Exempt
Posted Salary Range:Commensurate with experience
Employment Status:Full Time
Department:Football
Job Summary:The Incumbent is responsible for coaching student athletes and assisting in the management and administration of the intercollegiate football program within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Alcorn State University, SWAC and the NCAA.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject sport
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Strong knowledge of football skills and strategies
- Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
- Strong coaching and recruiting skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to recruit effectively
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
- Assists with year-round recruitment of high school and junior college players, including traveling to prospective games/events, phone calls and letters to both coaches and players
- Assists with delivering coaching instructions in a variety of learning styles
- Assists with pre/post workouts
- Ensures tapes/video equipment are prepared for home and away games and exchange tapes with opponents
- Records statistics for each game
- Represents Alcorn State University and the Football program in a professional manner
Bachelor’s degree required
One (1) year of collegiate coaching experience, including effective leadership, communications, coaching and recruiting preferred
N/A
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas:No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds:Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds:Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds:Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds:Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:Not Required
Travel:Frequently
Extended Work Hours:Frequently
Posting Number:S1005
Number of Vacancies:1
Location:Lorman
Open Date:04/05/2024
Open Until Filled:No
EEO Statement:Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Excellent Benefits Package