What are the responsibilities and job description for the Offensive Coordinator - Football position at State University of New York, Cortland?
The Offensive Coordinator for Men’s Football is responsible for assisting in all aspects of administration and operation of the competitive NCAA, Division III Football Program in the Empire 8 athletic conference at SUNY Cortland which includes skill instruction, on-field coaching, player development, team travel, management of coaching and support staff, student athlete academic success and student athlete health and welfare.
This is a full-time position with an 11-month obligation (8/1-6/30 annually).
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This is a full-time position with an 11-month obligation (8/1-6/30 annually).
Watch to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://vimeo.com/1038936490
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
- Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
- Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
- SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
- Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
- Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
- Responsible for the implementation of the offensive scheme and all game day offensive play calling
- Scout opponents, which includes analyzing game footage, statistics, and strategies of the opposing team to prepare for games
- Assist the head coach with all matters pertaining to the total operation of the men’s football program at SUNY Cortland
- Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level
- Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, Empire 8 and SUNY Cortland rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Recruit adequate numbers of student-athletes with sufficient skill to be as competitive as possible within the guidelines set by the NCAA and the policies and procedures of Empire 8 and SUNY Cortland
- Assist in academic performance of student-athletes with regard to ongoing eligibility, academic monitoring and academic retention
- Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes
- Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport)
- Demonstrate effective teaching and advising (i.e., instruct student athletes in how to perform in their sport and at the college level; instruct student athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training); instruct individual/team concepts, and safety
- Implement appropriate risk management strategies at all times
- Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times
- Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion
- Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner, modeling outstanding sportsmanship, consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities
- Demonstrate continued growth and development in sport by continuing education, participation in professional organizations, enrollment in training programs, and research
- Supervise athletes and monitor the facilities including the weight room to ensure student-athlete safety
- Execute all of these responsibilities as assistant coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the men’s football program; the Athletics Department and SUNY Cortland
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
- Reports to the Head Football Coach
- Supervises assistant coaches and volunteers
- Works closely with athletic trainers, athletic support staff, and assistant athletic directors
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience coaching football at the college level
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- 3 or more years of experience coaching in an intercollegiate or professional football program
- Supervisory experience
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
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