Assistant Football Coach (2 positions)

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

A minimum of two (2) years of NCAA collegiate football coaching experience.
Experience in NCAA Division I football, either as a player or coach.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in recruiting highly competitive NCAA Division I student-athletes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Master’s Degree preferred.

Department Statement

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities

This posting is intended to fill two (2) assistant coach vacancies. The open positions are outside linebackers (OLBs) and cornerbacks (CBs).
Responsibilities:
Strategic Execution : Responsible for executing specific strategic activities and achieving outcomes within the assigned role for the football program, including sustained performance in the following areas:

• Adherence to the Head Coach’s philosophy
• Athletic instruction/coaching
• Program operations and administration as designated by the Head Coach

Recruitment Strategy : Contribute to the overall team recruitment strategy, including but not limited to:

• Exercising independent judgment in recruiting prospective student-athletes
• Attracting and evaluating prospective student-athletes
• Planning and coordinating travel schedules and official visits
• Developing and maintaining relationships with prospective student-athletes and other recruiting constituents

Student-Athlete Support and Management : Support and manage student-athletes, ensuring sustained performance in the following areas:

• Monitoring and supporting student-athlete welfare, academic progress, and development, including connecting them to department and campus resources
• Encouraging student-athlete participation in department, campus, and community initiatives
• Role modeling positive behaviors and leadership for student-athletes

Scouting and Competition Preparation : Oversee all scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation, including:

• Video breakdown using appropriate video-editing software
• Coordination and oversight of the film exchange program per conference policies
• Organizing team film sessions and developing scouting reports

Additional Responsibilities :

• Maintain professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Manage student managers as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Compliance : Ensure personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies, including:

• NCAA
• Athletic conference
• Athletic department
• University policies

Campus Security Authority ( CSA ) Compliance : This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA ) in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of crimes received from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Job Open Date
01/06/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.
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