Assistant Coach, Sprint Football

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Posted Job Title

Assistant Coach, Sprint Football

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Exempt

Job Description Summary

This position assists the Head Coach of Sprint Football with all aspects of program management. In addition to coaching, extensive recruiting responsibilities, administrative duties, and planning are involved with the position. Will work primarily with and recruit the defensive student-athletes. Must possess the ability to motivate prospective and current student-athletes. They are required to advise and act as role model for current student-athletes. The work is performed under general supervision and reports to the Head Coach of Sprint Football.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Coach & teach sport-specific skills and strategies to student-athletes at practice and in games, including preparation for said practices. Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises, and any sport-specific needs. Prepare and execute practice and game plans. Provide instruction and advice before, during, and after competition in group and individual settings. Will work primarily with the defensive student-athletes and staff.
• Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone, and in-person contacts. Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic and athletic ability. Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits. Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions and financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
• Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development. Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League, Collegiate Sprint Football, and Penn rules and policies. Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Serve as a role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity. Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed. Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.
• Assist the Head Coach in building strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners, and the broader community.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifciations

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Previous collegiate coaching experience in football is preferred

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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