Assistant Football Coach

Description

Role:

Provides coaching and administrative support to the Head Football Coach.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Coaching/Teaching- Utilize sport specific field/floor coaching and teaching strategies/methods during games/practices to optimize season long success of sport/team.
• Recruiting- Identify and secure high-level student athletes for sport participation and award appropriate scholarship amounts while abiding by all rules and regulations prescribed by the NJCAA, Region VI, KJCAA and Garden City Community College.
• Supervising/Disciplining Athletes- Monitor, redirect, and report (to head coach) the behavior of student-athletes in assigned sport while in settings on and off campus, including student housing, where athletes are representing Garden City Community College to ensure the highest standards of citizenship, sportsmanship, academic success and conduct.
• Academic Monitoring- Work with the Office of Student Success Services and the Faculty to assure eligibility status and appropriate academic progress of the student-athlete. Specific attention should be given to encouraging an athlete toward completion of graduation requirements.
• Promoting Sophomores- Recommend Garden City Community College student-athletes wishing to transfer to 4-year colleges. Emphasis should be placed on securing athletics scholarships for athletes wanting to continue their pursuit of athletic/academic career.
• Other duties and guidelines as assigned by the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics.

Performance Measurements:

1. To assist in the development of Garden City Community football student-athletes in the areas of athletic performance, academic achievement, and social awareness.
2. To understand and adhere to NJCAA, KJCAA, Region VI, and Garden City Community College policies and procedures.
3. To demonstrate leadership on the campus of Garden City Community College through athletics

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:
Experience: 2-3 years of similar or related experience.
 
Education: A Bachelor's degree.
 
Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
 
Other Skills: BS degree in physical education or related field preferred plus 2-3 years' experience with a college-level program or as a high school head coach. Must have knowledge of NJCAA, KJCAA, and Region VI rules and regulations. 2-3 years recruiting experience preferred. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Ability to maintain confidential information in professional manner required. Computer proficiency necessary (Microsoft Office preferred).
 
Physical Requirements: Individual should possess the physical dexterity to demonstrate football specific drills and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. on a daily basis. Individual will be required to travel for recruiting and conferences and must be able to sit for extended periods of time.    
 
Work Environment: Work will be conducted in an office setting and outdoors and frequently require the individual to work in inclement weather including; excessive heat, extreme cold, and possible precipitation.