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Job Description
Assistant Coach, Running Backs, Football Emory, VA 24327 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Staff Job Shift Any Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Education Apply 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.