Assistant Coach, Running Backs, Football

Job DetailsJob Location: Emory, VA 24327Position Type: Full Time StaffEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: AnyJob Category: EducationThe 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.