Linebackers/Defensive Backs/Assistant Special Teams Coordinator

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a Linebacker/Defensive Back/Assistant Special Teams Coordinator. The Assistant Special Teams Coordinator is a team leader that designs, implements and teaches a successful special teams strategy to student athletes. The Assistant Special Teams Coordinator is responsible for leading players during practices, planning plays and creating strategy, and calling kicking plays on the field.

This is a full-time position and is benefit and paid leave eligible. Salary of $40,000.

Recruiting

• Create and implement a recruitment strategy to attract top level, Division III prospects including setting up campus visits, assisting student-athletes with the application process, and implementation of campus resources. Work in partnership with the offices of recruitment, admissions, and residence life.

Administration

• Lead the team to prepare and conduct of all team-related activities including skill instruction, sport strategy/game planning and coordination of schedule, competitive opportunities.
• Support administrative functions of the program such as budget, scheduling, travel arrangements in partnership with the administrative team
• Support the development and retention of full time, part time and volunteer staff
• Actively participate in Division wide meetings and Head Coaches meetings
• Assist with departmental needs and additional duties as requested by the Director of Athletics and Recreation

Compliance

• Responsible for knowledge of and compliance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Association (WIAC) regulations, both those general in nature and those which apply directly to the program.
• Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of your employment
• As an assistant coach, you are responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the team.
• Work in partnership with the athletic leadership to ensure complete eligibility and progress toward degree requirements
• Maintain accurate roster management via the Front Rush software system
• Complete all mandatory trainings in a timely manner

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent problem solver
• High level of reliability and detail-orientation
• Ability to evaluate student athlete talent

Preferred

• Master's degree
• 2-3 years' experience in special teams and defensive line role preferred
• 2-3 years of recruiting experience

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal, applications due by: February 18, 2025.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Additional documents as needed

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.