What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH position at University of Northwestern St. Paul?
Posting Details
Position Summary
Position Overview
The Assistant Football Coach assists in all areas of practice and game preparation, scouting and recruiting prospective athletes, scouting opponents, and film breakdown and analysis.
What will I do in this position?
Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist Head Coach in all areas of practice and game preparation. Assist in scouting and recruiting prospective athletes. Assist in scouting opponents and film breakdown and analysis.
- Teach, train and evaluate student athletes.
- Follow all NCAA and UMAC rules and regulations. Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
- Assist Head Coach with evaluation and submission of grades for Physical Education credit.
- Serve as a game manager for a sport as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
- Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.
Secondary job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist with miscellaneous departmental duties as assigned by Athletic Director and/or the Head Coach.
What will it take to succeed in this position?
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of one year related experience required; previous collegiate participation and/or coaching experience preferred
- Proven ability to work with a diverse constituency, including students, parents, coaches, faculty and staff, administrators, and outside contacts
- Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; serve as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Northwestern; and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, doctrinal statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous and tactful manner
- Ability to communicate the uniqueness of University of Northwestern to prospective athletes and their parents
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, working weekends and traveling with the team to all scheduled events
- Knowledge and understanding of collegiate sport and NCAA rules and regulations
- Ability to organize work and set priorities completing projects accurately and in a timely fashion
- Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work with a diverse constituency, including students, parents, coaches, faculty and staff, administrators, and outside contacts
- Ability to pass a background check upon hire and periodically throughout the course of employment
- Ability to secure and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and automobile
Work Environment:
The work environment involves working in a suburban, Christian university, working alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission and values of the University and an agreement to abide by all University policies.
The work environment involves working in a suburban, Christian university, working alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission and values of the University and an agreement to abide by all University policies.
What are the benefits of working at Northwestern?
Compensation Range: $45,900 – $51,000
Benefits offered for full time positions include:
Benefits offered for full time positions include:
- Traditional health benefits (including medical, dental & vision)
- 403(b) Plan Employer Match
- Tuition Benefits
- A team committed to an Unwavering future
Salary : $45,900 - $51,000
