Assistant Football Coach

Summary/Objective All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics. Essential Job Duties Recruits student-athletesProvides sport-specific instruction during practicesCoaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contestsAssists the head coach in scheduling gamesAssists the head coach to ensure a balanced budgetAssists the head coach to monitor academic progress of student-athletesAssists the head coach to make travel arrangements for programComplies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBUAssists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitmentWorks in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programsRegular attendance and punctualitySets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist Universitys Principles and Expectations Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics Essential Job Duties (Related Specifically to Recruiting) Oversees and assigns geographic recruiting areas for the sport of footballCoordinates all on-campus recruiting events and official visitsAssists with select defensive player recruitmentWorks with all area hotels and restaurants related to recruiting events and official visitsCoordinates game day visits for recruitsCoordinates postcards and emails series for prospective student athletes (PSAs)Sends official offers to prospective student athletes (PSAs) Supervisory Responsibility The Assistant Coach / Football supervises GAs and student-workers assigned to the program. Position Requirements Required Bachelors Degree Knowledge of NCAA rules Preferred Masters Degree Coaching experience Work Environment Must be able to work in typical office and athletics environment. Must be available for frequent travel during season and recruiting times. Night and weekend work required. Must be able to work during crowd noise and loud game environments Must be able to work outdoors Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile. Must be able to interact and instruct team members in drills, play formation, and game preparation. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. Physical Abilities Must be able to operate and / or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes in the sport of Football. Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, photocopies, printer, etc. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Drivers License. Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures and sit and stand for long periods of time. <img src="https://ars2.equest.com/? response_id=87678e2324bf5a11cc9eeb5df93e6b52&view" alt=" " width="1" height="1"/>