What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Football Coach - Secondary position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the football program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the football program by providing important recommendations, suggestions and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc. as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the football program to constituents).
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of football skills and strategies.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Dino Cauteruccio
Department Contact Phone Number
dino.c.cauteruccio.jr@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Sammy McCorkle, Head Coach - Football
Department Contact's Phone Number
dino.c.cauteruccio.jr@dartmouth.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
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Key Accountabilities
Description
Recruiting
- Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to, determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities
- Assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects; maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA, and staying abreast of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Description
Coaching/Mentoring
- Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training and coaching programs for the football team.
- Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
- During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach and offensive or defensive coordinators regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
- Teaches football skills in one or more specialty areas (e.g., offensive backs, defensive line) to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
- Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
- Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsels team members and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
- Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff.
Percentage Of Time
60%
Description
Administration
- Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
- Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.
- Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the football program, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
- Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
- Assists in setting team travel plans.
- Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding status of the program.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Other
- Promotes Dartmouth and the football program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches and community involvement.
- Develops and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
- Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the football program in an exemplary fashion.
Percentage Of Time
5%
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
