What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Football Coach, Running Backs position at Colgate University?
Colgate University
Assistant Football Coach, Running Backs
Assistant Football Coach, Running Backs
Requisition Number: 2025S012Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division:
Department: Football
Wage/Salary Range: $63,000-$72,000
Department Statement:
Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win - to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.
Accountabilities:
Responsible for the execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within the assigned position group for the football program. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:
- adhere to Head Coachs philosophy;
- athletic instruction/coaching; and
- program operations and administration as designated by the head coach.
Responsible for contributing to overall team recruitment strategy, including but not limited to:
- Exercising independent judgment regarding the recruitment of prospective student-athletes;
- attracting and evaluating prospective student-athletes;
- effective planning of travel schedules, planning and coordination of official visits; and
- developing and maintaining relationships with prospective student-athletes and other recruiting constituents.
Responsible for support and management of student-athletes to include sustained performance in the following areas:
- monitoring and supporting student-athlete welfare, academic progress, and development, including connection to department and campus resources;
- encouraging student-athlete participation in department, campus, and community initiatives; and
- role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.
Responsible for execution of all scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation. These will include:
- video breakdown and use of appropriate video-editing software;
- coordination and oversight over film exchange program per conference policies; and
- coordination of team film sessions and development of scouting reports.
Other responsibilities may include:
- maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
- effective management of student managers as assigned; and
- other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:
- NCAA
- athletic conference
- athletic department
- university policies
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
- 4 or more years of NCAA collegiate football coaching experience on the offensive side of the ball
- NCAA Division I football playing or coaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting highly competition NCAA Division I student-athletes
Education
A Bachelors degree is required.
Other Information
Work Schedule:
Weekdays, Evenings, Overnight, Occasional Weekends
Job Open Date: 02/04/2025
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Salary : $63,000 - $72,000
