Assistant Football Coach - Seasonal; Defensive

Assistant Football Coach - Seasonal (Defensive) Position Purpose

The Assistant Coach focuses primarily on planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student‑athletes, along with fiscal management of the program. This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all duties must be conducted in adherence to the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference, and the College.

• Assist defensive coordinator and coach a defensive position group.
• Assist with game and practice video analysis.
• Organize and conduct positional meetings with student‑athletes.
• Assist in practice planning and game preparation for the offense.
• Assist with recruitment of qualified student‑athletes.
• Assist with coordinating on‑campus recruiting visits for prospective student‑athletes.
• Participate in and contribute effectively to football coaching staff roundtable discussions.
• Mentor and provide leadership to student‑athletes and other support staff.
• Attend professional development opportunities to stay up‑to‑date and current in football trends and best practices.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience:
  
  Experience playing or coaching the sport, college level preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Experience and/or demonstrated success in supervising young adults and managing programs preferred.

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships; must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with students and their families, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of the sport.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in basic data management systems, Front Rush, game film editing programs and basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.

Bates College offers competitive salaries, access to the library and athletic facilities, and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug‑ and smoke‑free workplace. This position may accrue leave in accordance with the Maine Earned Paid Leave law.

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff.

Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non‑Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning compliance with applicable laws and regulations may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer,  or via email at glexow.