Assistant Football Coach - Department of Athletics

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Requirements

Georgetown University has a distinctive identity in intercollegiate athletics. Inspired by the University's Jesuit identity and education mission, our athletics program seeks to develop the talents, character, and leadership. Qualities of all student-athletes and members of our community. We aspire for our coaches, student-athletes and staff to exemplify the excellence and integrity of the Georgetown community. Visit our official athletics department website here.

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Coach recruits, retains, supervises, and coaches NCAA Division I student-athletes, under the guidelines of Georgetown, the Patriot League and NCAA. This position is also responsible for management of all recruitment activities for the Football program. Carrying out duties within the stated philosophy of Georgetown athletics and its educational mission, additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Follow all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations to insure compliance. 

• With general policy guidance from the Head Coach, make decisions to successfully achieve department goals and objectives, being accountable for the development of team policies and goals. 

• Actively participate in practices and competitions, including, but not limited to, game preparation (including developing strategies and game plans), practice planning, skill and video sessions (including working individually with, advising, and critiquing student-athletes to develop and improve their skills), and scouting opposing teams and players (including analyzing their strengths and weaknesses).

• Oversee scheduling, weight training, and fitness programs, evaluating prospective student-athletes, analyzing, and determining their abilities and whether they may succeed athletically and academically at Georgetown. 

• Recommend or determine which prospective student-athletes the team should focus its time and resources to recruit, and contact and recruit such prospects.

• Monitor the student-athlete academic performance, conducting, advising, and counseling student-athletes regarding performance and conduct.

• Identify and address student-athlete welfare issues, representing the University in donor/alumni public relations and community programs.

Work Interactions

The incumbent reports to the Head Football Coach. The Head Coach reports to the Director of Athletics (or designee). There are approximately 50 positions (full-time, part-time and volunteer) called Assistant Coach who support all intercollegiate programs. There are eight full-time Assistant Coaches for football.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 1-3 years of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified, preferably at college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

• Current First Aid/CPR certification is preferred

Other Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the game of football

• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment, academic eligibility requirements, and retention of student-athletes

• Knowledge of athletics recruitment methods and techniques.  Ability to create a database for all prospects

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

• Strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

• General knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal management

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; must be insurable

• Proficient in computer use and relevant Microsoft applications

• Available weekends an