Assistant Football Coach

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926

mercyhurst.edu

Assistant Football Coach
Location: Erie
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Head Football Coach
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Classification: Administrator
Closes:Open until filled
POSITION SUMMARY
The assistant coach will assist with all aspects of an NCAA Division II Football Program. This includes
scouting, recruiting, coordinating travel, managing budgets, planning, and conducting training sessions,
game-day responsibilities, camp creation and implementation, working with other members of the
athletic department, and community outreach. The assistant coach will assist in monitoring the
academic progress, health, and wellness of all student-athletes participating in the football program.
Lastly, the assistant coach must also attend coaches’ clinics, workshops, conventions, and continuing
NCAA rules and regulation trainings to stay current. Other duties will be assigned by the Head Coach.
EDUCATION AND EXPIERENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred.
• High level professional and/or college coaching experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and a record of compliance.
• At least 5-10 years football experience at the Collegiate or Professional Level.
• An established applicable recruiting network.
• Experience with clinic/camp implementation.
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail, punctual, and great time management skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic; team-oriented attitude.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photo Shop, HUDL/XOS/DvSport Video Systems.
• Ability to create and provide analysis using video or data.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until date
indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street

Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of
employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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