What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach of Football position at Bowdoin College?
Posting Details
Title
Assistant Coach of Football
Posting Number
S01410JP
Department
Athletics
Job Summary
Bowdoin College’s Athletics Department is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and athletic achievement. As a member of NCAA Division III and the NESCAC, the department emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth, supported by outstanding coaching and state-of-the-art facilities.
Bowdoin is seeking an Assistant Coach of Football to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the intercollegiate football program. This includes:
- Leverage expert teaching skills and technical knowledge to collaboratively plan, organize, and conduct effective practices, providing strong analytical insight to develop individual and team strategies that align with performance goals. There may be a component to teach Physical Education classes and/or assist with other sports as needed
- Collaborate with the head coach to assess team needs and establish clear recruiting strategies, ensuring the identification and recruitment of academically qualified student-athletes in compliance with NESCAC and NCAA regulations
- Train, mentor, and guide a team of support staff, including team managers and game management personnel, fostering a collaborative and productive environment
- Efficiently manage administrative tasks such as budget oversight, travel requests, and facility coordination and maintain a flexible approach to support departmental initiatives, including working with media and/or other departments/committees
Please note that individuals with interest and experience as an Assistant Coach for Football are encouraged to apply. While there is flexibility in the position, preference will be given to candidates with experience as an Offensive Line Coach.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:
- The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $60,000 – $62,000
- A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution, no match or vesting required
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
- Paid Holidays and Special Days Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
- Free fitness and wellness classes
- And more! https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or professional competitive experience
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or obtained upon hire
- Strong knowledge of football skills and strategy
- Working knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC regulations
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the standards of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Policy is required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to motivate and engage student-athletes and work effectively with a culturally-varied student body
- Strong administrative skills, including prioritization, organization, and budgeting
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and perform well under pressure
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
- At least one year of experience coaching at the secondary or post-secondary level
- Experience as an offensive line coach highly preferred
- Experience working in a competitive collegiate environment highly preferred
- Experience recruiting to a highly selective institution highly preferred
Standard Work Days and Hours
- As a full-time (.75 FTE) position, coaches may work greater than 40 hours per week in season of primary sport and varied weekly hours out of season. Weekend and evenings may be required
- Coaches are expected to be on campus during the academic year (late August – Reunion Weekend in June) and are expected to keep hours during this time that make them readily available to students
- It is expected that coaches will recruit during the summer months requiring possible additional travel
- Frequent overnight travel with student athletes is required during the football season
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
FTE
0.75
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Administrative Staff MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
04/07/2025
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Salary : $60,000 - $62,000
