Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator

The Alfred University Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator is responsible for assisting the head coach with the organization and management of NCAA Division III football program. This includes teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; mentoring and engaging student-athletes' for academic success and personal success; meeting or exceeding recruiting goals; civic engagement; planning and managing budgets and schedules; fundraising; and developing positive alumni and parent relations. 

Salary: $50,917.88-$53,849.68 Annually

Responsibilities: 
Teaching and Coaching:

• Maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment
• Provide a teaching and learning environment that is nurturing, intellectual and supportive of individual differences
• Assist in the development of strategies and techniques for all phases of the sport to best prepare the team for competitive situations
• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of practice and competition plans that are effective for the sport and congruent with team/individual ability
• Assist in the development and implementation of a team philosophy that is supportive of the educational mission of the university and the athletic department
• Direct student-athletes, part time assistant coaches, and support staff to conduct themselves in such ways that bring credit to the team and Alfred University

Advising:

• Develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes
• Set high standard of ethical and moral conduct
• Reinforce academic success as a priority
• Monitor academic progress through communication with the head coach and
  compliance coordinator
• Encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with their advisor, faculty, dean, and other areas of academic support
• Assist in monitoring eligibility of student-athletes

Recruiting:

• Under the direction of the head coach implement a recruiting plan consistent with Alf University's mission
• Cultivate a recruiting network
• Assist in maintaining the department's recruiting contact management system 
• Recruit student-athlestes that coincide with the academic profile of Alfred University students
• Maintain open communication with other Alfred University coaches regarding shared prospects
• Be knowledgeable about admissions and financial aid processes
• Assist the head coach in meeting recruiting goals

Professional Development:

• Maintain active membership in professional sport organizations
• Pursue formal and informal educational opportunities
• Participate in department professional development seminars

Civic Engagement:

• Promote the sport in area communities
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with interested segments of the community (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)

Program Management:

• Comply with institutional and departmental policies
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulations
• Supervise part time assistant coaching staff
• Work collaboratively with department staff
• Responsibly manage equipment, uniforms, and facilities
• Work collaboratively with Advancement staff to plan and implement sport fundraising activities
• Maintain appropriate coach-athlete relationships
• Develop a positive relationship with alumni and parents of current, former, and prospective student-athletes

Other duties as assigned which may include but are not limited to:

• Teach physical education, fitness, and/or wellness classes
• Serve on a departmental operational team
• Assist with department initiatives
• Represent the department on campus committees

Qualifications:

• Formal Education:
  • Bachelor's degree is required, master's degree is preferred with preference in education, health science, sport management, or related field. 
• Experience:
  • A minimum of four years as a collegiate football student-athlete and/or assistant coach is required. Demonstrated successful collegiate coaching, recruiting and retention of football student-athletes, preferably at NCAA Division III, is required. 
• Additional Knowledge/Skills:
  • Proven organizational skills as well as a recognizable commitment to student growth and academic achievement. An overall knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is required. The successful applicant must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and have a commitment to teamwork. Competence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver's license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position. The candidate must be willing to work nights and weekends. 

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.