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Classification Title:Administrative Staff
Position Title:Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator
Position Number:A00534
Pay Grade Level:AD 01
Department:Athletics
Posting Number:S 121301274
Full or Part Time:Full Time
Number of Months:10
FTE:.83
Work Schedule:Attend practice and games as well as help with the recruiting process. Practice times can vary, nights and weekends are a must.
Basic Function:Assist Head Football Coach with the daily operation of the football program and the recruitment of student-athletes. Perform additional coaching or administrative assignment and teach for the department as requested.
Essential Job Functions:Assist the Head Football Coach with the daily operation of the football program and the recruitment of student-athletes.Monitor preparation of athletic facilities for practices and games, scout opposing teams, develop and apply team rules and assist the head coach with team selection, games and practices.
Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, making team travel arrangements, home game management, monitoring academic progress of students, supervising student workers, working with the equipment staff on the distribution and maintenance of athletic equipment and providing the Sports Information Office with appropriate information for publications and press releases.
Identify and contact prospective students, arrange campus visits, develop printed recruiting materials and assist the Admissions Office with special events.
Perform specific duties for the Head Football Coach if needed in his absence.
Abide by University, NCAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
Teach courses for the department as needed. Participate actively in the university community. Serve on appropriate university and department committees.
Perform coaching, administrative, or other duties for the department as assigned
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 4 years of college playing or coaching experience.
- Defensive playing and/or coaching experience
- Exceptional understanding of the game of football.
- Must have a current, valid driver’s license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.
- Key Attributes
- Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment.
- Ability to relate well to students, fellow department members and other colleagues.
- Ability to work extended hours associated with athletic events.
- Ability to work in a sometimes stressful environment.
- Demonstrated background in coaching football on the college level.
- Successful and proven experience in recruiting and retaining student athletes.
- Demonstrable experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Must be able to demonstrate proper football skills on the field.
Contact(s):Jack Hatem
Contact Email:hr@denision.edu
Open Date:01/30/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
Denison University Background Check Statement:The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement :Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at Denison Forward.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.
