What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Assistant Football Coach - Defense position at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Position Information
Requisition Number
P01160
Position Type
Coach
Department
Coaches
Working Title
Part-Time Assistant Football Coach - Defense
Classification
Assistant Athletic Coach -SU226
Position Summary Information
Nature of position
Permanent, Part-time
If Temporary, Start Date
If Temporary, End Date
If part-time, hours per week
If part-time, percent time
Days Worked
Practices and games. Actual times vary.
Hours/Shift worked
Practices and games. Actual times vary.
Union
APSCUF - Coaches
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
Millersville University is accepting applications for an Part-Time Assistant Football Coach – Defense to assist the Head Football Coach with the daily operations of conducting a successful Football program, including the monitoring, and ensuring the academic success of the student-athletes and in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the team’s program.
Contract renewed on annual basis.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,600 students to find their path. Several of our programs are multidisciplinary in nature, combining science, technology, and art to create a more progressive degree. One thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.
At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
The State System Employee Benefits Summary for coaches can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/labor-relations/index.html.
Contract renewed on annual basis.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,600 students to find their path. Several of our programs are multidisciplinary in nature, combining science, technology, and art to create a more progressive degree. One thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.
At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
The State System Employee Benefits Summary for coaches can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/labor-relations/index.html.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coach a defensive position group and all areas associated with the players in that group.
- Advise student-athletes and staff of applicable intercollegiate athletic rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.
- Develop and conduct pre-season, in-season and off-season training and conditioning programs for the team.
- Assists in the development of defensive game plans.
- Recruit student-athletes.
- Review practice and game video with coaches and players. Grade player performance.
- Inform student-athletes of academic and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.
- Plan and direct athletic skill development for student-athletes.
- Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
- Cooperate with the University physicians and Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
- Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
- Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
- Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, athletic department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
- Assume responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Assist the Head Coach and the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in resolving cases where a student-athlete violates an applicable regulation.
- Work with alumni student groups University administration and community groups to seek support for the team.
- Ensure student-athletes participation in NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills programs.
- Assist the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in fund-raising activities in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreements for non-faculty coaches.
- Submit monthly work schedules to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and comply with Schedule once approved.
- Attend appropriate Athletic departmental staff meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Successful playing and/or coaching experience at the high school or college level.
- Knowledge of recruiting prospective student-athletes.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting student-athlete welfare and academic success.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate student-athletes.
- Ability to work with students of diverse cultures, racial and ethnic groups.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Evidence of working effectively with student-athletes of diverse races and cultures.
- Evidence of complying fully with association and conference regulations.
- Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Knowledge of the PSAC.
- Knowledge of Division II football.
- Experience recruiting in PA region and Mid-Atlantic region.
- Experience coaching a defensive position at the college level.
Essential Functions
- Outdoor facilities.
- Understanding of written directions.
- Extensive writing skills (prepare and organize complex documents) Extensive verbal communication skills (provide information and assistance regularly).
- Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to drive university vehicles.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
Posting Open Date
02/20/2025
Posting Close Date
03/09/2025
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