Assistant Football Coach - Defense/Special Teams Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes the details of the team, including skill teaching and development, practice organization, coaching, and player selection. 

• Evaluates individual performance and provides leadership and instruction in areas of deficiency as required.

• Implements team discipline, decision making, and independent judgment.

• Directs the work of student workers and volunteer assistant coaches. 

• Comply with institutional, Midwest Conference, University Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Serves on professional departmental committees.

• Ensures student-athletes and athletic representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.

• Represent the University of Chicago in professional, alumni, and civic functions.

• Performs recruitment of student-athletes.

• Has a moderate/high level of authority to participate in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and parent-student staffing.

• Helps staff to plan and execute events.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree.

Experience:

• Significant and relevant playing or teaching/coaching experience in Football at the professional, collegiate, or high school level.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Competencies

• Familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently.  

• Proficient in computer skills; Microsoft Office and other software.

Working Conditions

• This role will perform many tasks outdoors.

• Travel to various on and off-campus locations

• Carry or lift loads and push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• List of Three References (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.