What are the responsibilities and job description for the Offensive Assistant Football Coach position at Ferris State University?
Job no: 496969
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative, Staff
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative, Staff
Position Title:
Offensive Assistant Football Coach
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
51600 - Gen Athletics
Advertised Salary:
$40,000 - $55,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation. etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA:
Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
N/A
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
At Will
Summary of Position:
The Offensive Assistant Football Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in recruiting, training, and coaching members of the football team. The Offensive Assistant Football Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by the NCAA at the Division II level.
Position Type:
Staff
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree.
Required Work Experience:
One year of collegiate football coaching experience. A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and a working knowledge of NCAA rules is required.
Previous experience coaching or playing in the GLIAC.
Previous experience coaching or playing in the GLIAC.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Climbing
- Driving
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Would prefer a candidate to have playing or athletics related work experience here at Ferris.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Maintains knowledge and rules of the NCAA in all aspects as it relates to this position.
Recruits student-athletes and complete necessary compliance paperwork with regard to recruiting.
Assists in study hall or academic counseling sessions.
Maintain knowledge of coaching strategies.
Assist with pre/post workouts.
Provides academic/personal counseling of position players.
Compiles and reviews accountability sheets and visit with players on a weekly and monthly basis as needed.
Assists in preparation of game plan.
Assists with practice planning with other members of coaching staff.
Utilizes summer camp exposure as positive public relations work for the institution.
Knowledge of fundamentals and techniques of Football.
Reports directly to the Head Football Coach.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Liaison to the Ferris State University Office of Housing and Residence Life
Coordinator of off campus housing for football student athletes
Football Liaison to Ferris State University Dining Hall Services
Football Camp
Friday Team Meals
Recruiting visits
Football Liaison to Ferris State University Catering Services
National Championship ring ceremony banquet
Football Coaches Clinic
Football Team purchasing agent for Pepsi Company
Football Coaches retreat Coordinator
Football Team Fall Picnic Coordinator
Coordinate Onboardings of all incoming freshmen and transfers
Medical forms
Athletic Form
Housing
Freshmen roommate pairing
Football Orientation
Report Day check-in
Football Countable Athletic Relatable Activity Administrator
Football Team Championship Ring order Coordinator
Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Recruits student-athletes and complete necessary compliance paperwork with regard to recruiting.
Assists in study hall or academic counseling sessions.
Maintain knowledge of coaching strategies.
Assist with pre/post workouts.
Provides academic/personal counseling of position players.
Compiles and reviews accountability sheets and visit with players on a weekly and monthly basis as needed.
Assists in preparation of game plan.
Assists with practice planning with other members of coaching staff.
Utilizes summer camp exposure as positive public relations work for the institution.
Knowledge of fundamentals and techniques of Football.
Reports directly to the Head Football Coach.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Liaison to the Ferris State University Office of Housing and Residence Life
Coordinator of off campus housing for football student athletes
Football Liaison to Ferris State University Dining Hall Services
Football Liaison to Ferris State University Catering Services
Football Team purchasing agent for Pepsi Company
Football Coaches retreat Coordinator
Football Team Fall Picnic Coordinator
Coordinate Onboardings of all incoming freshmen and transfers
Football Countable Athletic Relatable Activity Administrator
Football Team Championship Ring order Coordinator
Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Football program liaison with Facilities Management.
Performs public relations work.
Performs fundraising activities.
Maintain recruiting expenses and enter in Concur.
Other job related duties as assigned by the head coach.
Represent Ferris State University and the Football program in a professional manner.
Performs public relations work.
Performs fundraising activities.
Maintain recruiting expenses and enter in Concur.
Other job related duties as assigned by the head coach.
Represent Ferris State University and the Football program in a professional manner.
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor's degree. Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:
May 5, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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Advertised: 18 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Salary : $40,000 - $55,000
