What are the responsibilities and job description for the Offensive Assistant Coach position at The University of Pittsburgh?
Offensive Assistant Coach
The Offensive Assistant Coach will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I football program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.
Coaching – Carries out coaching assignments during daily workouts, practices and scheduled events. Enforces team rules. Maintains statistics. Monitors each assigned athlete’s performance and employs specific coaching modalities to meet needs. Academic monitoring – Assists in monitoring the academic progress of student athletes. Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Includes adhering to policies established by the NCAA, conference, and the University.
Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at games and at practice. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.
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