Assistant Football Coach-Offense; Entry Level

Position: Assistant Football Coach-Offense (Entry Level)

Position Title: Assistant Football Coach-Offense (Entry Level)

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Term of Assignment: Term

Term End Date, If Applicable: March 31, 2027

FLSA Status: Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work Schedule: Variable shift/variable days depending upon playing schedule, recruiting demands and department events.

Salary: Targeted Salary: $38,000.00

Travel: 10-25%

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Football Coach with all assigned duties associated with the Intercollegiate Football Program.
• Assist the Offensive Coordinator in organization and implementation of team offensive systems, practices and game plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Course work leading to a degree Certificate
• Required Specialized Training/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NCAA learning portal proficiency, or passing within one month of hire.
• Possess a current CPR certification or the ability to obtain upon hire.
• Required Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Demonstrated successful offensive football playing experience at the collegiate or comparative level or offensive coaching experience at the collegiate, comparative or high school level.
• No prior involvement with NCAA major rules violations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties Knowledge

• Knowledge of NCAA and conference compliance rules.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Skills

• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Oral and Written Communication - Active listening, speaking, and writing which ensures comprehension and understanding in both the speaker and target audience.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities

• Ability to use various computer software applications to include video editing systems.
• Ability to organize effectively.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Ability to come up with unusual or original ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• Ability to establish a good rapport and effective working relationship with student athletes, coaches, assistant coaches, administrators, college faculty and staff, alumni, professional colleagues, and the general public.
• Ability to actively look for ways to help people.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Collegiate football playing experience.
• On- and off-campus recruitment of student athletes.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Submit application, cover letter, resume and references.
• This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Contact Information

Erica Jean, Human Resources Generalist,

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.

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