Assistant Football Coach/Event Management

Assistant Football Coach with an emphasis on coaching the offensive line.

Assistant Football Coach /Offensive Coordinator

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular full-time - this is a 12 month position

Supervisor: Head Football Coach

Position Purpose: Responsible for assisting in the organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division III football program in support of the mission and core values of Union College. The position will include a secondary responsibility assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator. Union College is an NCAA multi-classified institution that sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports, 24 in Division III, with Ice Hockey competing at Division I. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Recruitment:  Assists in recruiting and retaining top prospective student athletes who are fully engaged in the mission of Union College. Collaborates with the head coach and admissions department  to arrange on-campus visits for all prospective student-athletes and their families. Ensures compliance with all recruitment policies and procedures.

• Coaching: Demonstrates effective teaching methods and possesses excellent leadership. Designs coaching strategies for offense. Collaborates with the athletics trainer to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all participants. 

• Student-Athlete Development: Assists in ensuring the academic success of student-athletes by collaborating with college stakeholders. Mentors student-athletes.  

• Administration: Assists in aspects designated by the head coach of the football program adhering to NCAA, league, and department compliance.  Pitches in to assist colleagues as needed.

 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of successful coaching experience and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. 

• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.

• Must possess or obtain a valid New York State driver’s license. 

• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of federal, state, local, and NCAA, rules, policies and procedures.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including attention to detail.

• Effective computer skills for recruiting and game analysis software.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Able to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• Offensive line coaching and offensive coordinator experience preferred.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $66,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

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