Athletics - Football - Assistant Football Coach (Full Time)

Title: Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Linebackers
Department: Athletics
Employment Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Relationship: Reports to Head Football Coach

Job Purpose: Assist the Head Coach with the administration of all aspects of a competitive Division I program. Responsibilities include assisting with practice and competition coaching, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes. Additional duties include participation in college fundraising activities, enrollment management, and the promotion of community relations. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
Coaching – Defensive Linebackers
Communicate effectively with department colleagues and student-athletes
Assist with the organization and administration of all aspects of the program
Assist with the development & maintenance of a sport program to be competitive in the conference
Create a safe and positive environment for student-athletes to excel
Emphasize the Wagner Student-Athlete Ethics & Expectations
Practice good sportsmanship and maintain professional conduct

Recruit and Retain Student-Athletes
Recruit (evaluations and contacts) and retain athletically and academically qualified student-athletes
Commit to each student-athlete’s academic achievement
Adhere to NCAA, Northeast Conference, institutional and department policies and procedures
Pass the annual NCAA Coaches Certification Test
Maintain required documentation for institutional and NCAA rules compliance

Administration
Support the Head Coach with coordinating a competitive schedule and ensuring that NCAA sponsorship minimums are met
Assist with team practices
Communicate effectively with Head Coach, sport administrator, facilities personnel, medical staff, sports information office and academic services
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility with budget
Maintain appropriate documentation for business expenditures and NCAA rules compliance
Assist with arranging team travel and the procurement of equipment needs
Maintain on-campus office hours

Public Relations
Promote a positive image of Wagner College at all times
Support your team’s life skills and community relations’ projects
Support sports information office with information for publicity purposes
Support marketing efforts through appearances and promotions

Fundraising
Support fundraising activities of the Seahawk Club and the College

Non-Essential Functions
Supervisory Responsibilities

Qualifications

Work Experience: 1-2 Years
Education: Undergraduate and Masters (preferred) Degree
Certifications:
Licenses:
Desired Work Traits:
Computer Skills:
Communication/Interpersonal Skills:

Special Considerations
Perform prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of all athletics injuries while assisting the Sports Medicine Department as needed as the link between Wagner Athletics and the team orthopedic surgeons, and referring injured athletes as deemed necessary to the appropriate physicians. May include weekends and holiday as determined by schedule and sport.

Nothing in this job description restricts Management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Wagner College, founded in 1883, seamlessly blends professional programs with a liberal arts grounding for a comprehensive, experiential-forward education that fosters well-rounded, adaptable graduates. The college’s verdant residential campus offers a traditional college experience on New York City’s Staten Island.

Wagner prides itself on robust student support services, including personalized academic advising, comprehensive career counseling, and a wide array of wellness programs. Students are prepared not only for professional success but also for meaningful lives through the faculty’s dedication to promoting scholarship, achievement, leadership and citizenship.

Wagner College offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, pension and paid time off benefits to all full-time employees. The Wagner College Office of Human Resources partners with all members of the College community to cultivate a work environment that values equal opportunity, diversity equity inclusion and access, professional development and individual excellence.

Wagner College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, s