The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
This position reports to the Football Head Coach. Works closely with the football coaching staff, Director of football operations, and other football support staff in the overall direction of a successful Division I football program.
This position reports to the Football Head Coach. Works closely with the football coaching staff, Director of football operations, and other football support staff in the overall direction of a successful Division I football program.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree required. Four or more years of collegiate football playing and/or coaching experience, preferably at the Division I level. Analytic skills, computer and video system literacy and expertise, football knowledge, strong organizational and motivation skills, and excellent oral and written skills required.
Bachelor’s degree required. Four or more years of collegiate football playing and/or coaching experience, preferably at the Division I level. Analytic skills, computer and video system literacy and expertise, football knowledge, strong organizational and motivation skills, and excellent oral and written skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
02/19/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
On-line applications only. Hard-copy application materials will not be considered. Please submit a cover letter indicating interest in position, a current resume and a list of three references – include complete contact information with phone numbers. Review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For questions or additional information, please call the Football Office at 828-227-7395.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.