Assistant Coach, Running Backs, Football

Emory, VA 24327

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Overview

Position Type

Full Time Staff

Job Shift

Any

Education Level

Assistant Coach, Running Backs, Football

Emory, VA 24327

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Overview

Position Type

Full Time Staff

Job Shift

Any

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Category

Education

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Description

The Assistant Coach, Football supports the Head Coach, Football. In that support role, the Assistant Coach is responsible for helping to operate a program for student-athletes, with differing abilities and skills, and serves as a role model to student-athletes.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• implement and communicate offensive or defensive schemes,
  
  • oversee a position group
    
  • evaluate personnel,
    
  • assist the Head Coach, Football in all aspects of game and practice preparation,
    
  • mentor and monitor student-athletes' academic progress,
    
  • follow all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA, SAC and Emory & Henry
    College.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and instructs running backs on technique, ball security, pass protection, and offensive schemes

  • Analyze performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques and strategies in preparation for
    competition and during contests.
    
  • Assist the head coach, as directed, in the coordination of general administrative duties (including
    budgeting, game scheduling, travel plans, meeting requests for information, and business
    procedures).
    
  • Communicate with the athletic trainer, Director of Athletics Communication, the Sports
    Information Director, Associate Director of Athletics, and department administrators as directed
    by the head coach.

• As directed by the head coach, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recruiting and scouting
  activities.

  • Assist, as directed by the head coach, the Associate Director of Athletics in matters for which
    he/she is responsible including ordering and inventorying of equipment, and maintenance and
    use of facilities for contests and practices.
    
  • Adhere to and follow all rules and guidelines of Emory & Henry College, Old Dominion Athletic
    Conference and the NCAA.
    Secondary Duties
    
  • Other duties as assigned.
    
  • Game day management duties.

Direct Reports
- None.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
  
  • Previous coaching experience required.
    
  • College playing experience is preferred.

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:

• Ability to coach, teach and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific
  to their sport

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student
    development and the importance of holistic education.

• Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-
  athletes.

• Ability to be a supportive team player within the Department of Athletics and
  Emory & Henry College.

  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
    
  • A working knowledge of recruiting and compliance software.
    
  • Demonstrated commitment to continued learning/professional development (i.e.,
    attend conferences, clinics, workshops).
    Working Conditions
    
  • Expected to work weekends and evenings as needed.
    
  • Work may be performed in an outside setting to include inclement weather.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

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