What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Football Coach position at New Mexico Highlands University?
Assist the Head Football Coach in preparing and conducting individual team practices, training, competition game planning, and recruiting. This incumbent will also assist in academic monitoring for the program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Organize, prepare and conduct individual team practices, training and competition.
- Recruit high quality student athletes to participate in athletics for NMHU
- Develop high expectations for student athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as in the playing venue
- Develop performance standards for student athletes to maximize their potential and achieve high levels of competition
- Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress
- Effectively deliver instruction and motivation
- Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events
- Provide mentorship for student athletes by supplying academic and social networks
- Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards
- Supervise student athletes during road trips
- Schedule non-conference athletic contests
- Provide positive participation in events that will benefit the athletic experience for student athletes
- Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual programs and for the athletic department in general
- Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and NMHU policies, rules and regulations
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any field;
- Experience: None
o Preferred: Collegiate playing experience if the candidate does not have full time coaching employment experience
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Must successfully complete the NCAA Coaches Curriculum within the first two (2) weeks of employment
Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and odd hours as required.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and odd hours as required.
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- Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules.
- Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements.
- Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules.
- Knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Organizing and coordinating skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Standing – Frequently
- Walking – Frequently
- Bending – Frequently
- Squatting – Frequently
- Climbing – Frequently
- Kneeling – Frequently
- Lifting up to 50 pounds – Frequently
- Lifting greater than 50 pounds -
- Work is performed in an indoor/outdoor setting.
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.
For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu
Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity:
Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW
For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu
Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity:
Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AS961P
Open Date
03/12/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
A complete online application must include: 1) Letter of interest/cover letter; 2) Resume; and, 3) Names, telephone numbers and email address of three (3) professional references in online application. References will be contacted in conjunction with on-campus interview. Upload required materials with online application. For disabled access or services, call (505) 454-3242 or contact Human Resources at hr@nmhu.edu NMHU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Quick Link
https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9576
