Assistant Coach, Football (PT)

The Position:

Assistant Coach, Football (PT)

Job Summary:

Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Football Coach. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all phases of the football program within college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations; including planning and implementing coaching strategies into daily practices and evaluating, identifying, and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

This position includes College-provided housing and a meal-stipend of $800 per semester of “Berg Bucks” dining credit, for use at on-campus dining facilities while the College is in session. This part-time position is budgeted for 600 hours per year. The successful candidate will also have the option to earn additional income by providing part-time management and support of home athletic contests, the Life Sports Center, and the athletic equipment room.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Under the general direction of the head coach, provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department.
• Administer a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with college, NCAA, and Centennial Conference policies.
• Attend practices, training sessions, team meetings, and contests (home and away). (Specific time commitment required will be determined by the Head Coach.)
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Student-Athlete & Community Relations

• Coach, motivate, counsel, and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as student-athletes and members of the general college community.
• Promote strong parent, alumni, and community relations.
• Lead and participate in Divisional and College-wide committees and initiatives.
• Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the College and Muhlenberg Athletics.

​​General Athletic/Team Operations

• Under the general direction of the head coach, provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department.
• Establish and meet annual recruitment goals, working with the head coach and Assistant Director of Athletics for Recruitment and Retention to ensure long-term recruiting goals are being achieved.
• Assist in team promotion through social media.
• Help plan and attend summer recruiting camps at Muhlenberg College and other institutions.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Assist in achieving team success within and beyond the conference.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848 ,  Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and  meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student’s performance and potential.

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