Assistant Coach - Football

Assistant Coach - Football

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values.

We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

JobTitle : Assistant Coach Football

Department : Athletics

Reports to : HeadCoach Football

Status : Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

Location : Lisle Campus

Position Summary : Thisposition is responsible for assisting the football program with the recruitmentand retention of student-athletes while working to ensure the best studentexperience possible for the members of the Benedictine University FootballProgram.

Essential JobResponsibilities :

1. Assist the football programwith the identification and successful recruitment of qualified studentathletes to help place the program in a position of competitive leadership inthe Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.

2. Responsible for coaching and mentoring aposition group as well as assisting with film breakdown, developing andimplementing scouting reports, game and practice plans, and coaching in alltraditional and non-traditional segments that will place the program in aposition of competitive leadership in the Northern Athletics CollegiateConference.

3. Responsible for assisting the head coach, program, anduniversity personnel with the retention of student athletes. This includessocial and academic support, meeting regularly with the members of yourassigned position group to monitor their academic progress to ensure playersare investing the time and effort required to be successful in the classroom.

4. Provideinstruction in technique and safety procedures in adherence with NCAAregulations and Sports Performance expectations in the declared playing andpractice seasons.

OtherFunctions :

• Positively promote Benedictine University and the Department of Athletics on campus and in the community.
• Adherence to all Benedictine University policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership, administrative, planning and presentation skills, including oral and written communications.
• Attend departmental and University related meetings and events.
• Maintain a high level of organization and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Maintain a positive student athlete assessment program for student athletes.
• Work in coordination with University offices and departments to coordinate and facilitate University events.
• Serve on University, conference and national committees as needed.
• Ability to attain goals through knowledge of regulation and accreditation requirements, as well as incorporate best practices into initiatives.
• Maintain positive relationships with alumni, parents, students, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations and matters with diplomacy and superior judgment.
• Ability to complete high-level analysis of data, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications : Education : Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred

Experience : Previouscollegiate coaching and recruiting experience at the Division III levelpreferred. Previous coordinator experience desired.

Specific Skills : Organizationalskills, writing and typing skills, interpersonal skills, data entry and budgetmanagement skills and demonstrated supervisory skills.

Valid Driver’s Licenserequired. CPR / First Aid / AED certification required.

Specific Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications : Knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy,recruitment, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to handle varying levels of stress while maintaining a professional demeanor. Possible lifting, bending, walking, kneeling, stretching, and stooping.

Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun / heat or cold weather.

Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand. Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away or are more than a few feet away. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

General Customer service and office environment.

The following ofcampus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Travel (If applicable) : Yes - Ability to travelwith the team; for recruiting purposes and for professional development will berequired.

Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable) : Yes Student Workers if needed

Working Conditions : Office and outdoor environment. Nights andweekends are required.

Training : As a University employee you are requiredto complete all University-specific and / or OSHA related training to fulfillyour job duties.

Specific training will be conducted online or inperson. Employees must complete all trainings required byBenedictine University.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in itsadmissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship andloan programs;

athletic and other University administered programs oremployment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, maritalstatus, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional andstatutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsoredinstitution.

This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training andcompensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will berequired to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and tocomplete the required employment eligibility verification document form uponhire.

The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.