What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator position at Grambling State University?
Job Summary
The Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach. This position must adhere to all safety standards, ensure the well-being of student athletes and support their academic success.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator will assume the following roles:
- Assist the head coach in administering a highly competitive Division I Football Program
- Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport
- Assist with instructing individuals or groups on sports rules, game strategies, and performance
- Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes
- Develop techniques for special teams
- Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the SWAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity
- Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, always present the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and AAU coaches, media and general public
- Assist with scheduling community service events
- Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two to five years experience in coaching on the high school or intercollegiate level or as a graduate assistant
- Effective written/oral communication
- Ability to work effectively with all collegiate personnel, students, alumni and community
- Sound judgement and maturity
- Must be knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations
Preferred:
- Master’s degree
- Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics
Supplemental Information
Applications without the following will not be considered complete.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcript(s)
- Curriculum Vitae if applicable
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