Graduate Assistant Football Coach

Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders.

Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world.

Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres.

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by supporting the head coach in the overall administration of the Football Program. Two (academic) year position to include Room, Board, Tuition, Fees, and a stipend.

• Assists the head coach in the organization and implementation of practice plans and game management.
• Assists the Offensive Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator, and Special Teams Coordinator as needed.
• Assists the head coach in the recruitment of qualified student athletes.
• Assists the head coach in scheduling all travel and lodging arrangements for the program as needed.
• Assists in the supervision of student workers (work study) to film games.
• Assists in the academic monitoring of student athletes during each academic year.
• Assists the head coach and the athletic training staff in monitoring the injuries of student athletes.
• Assists in the organization and administration of fundraising activities in conjunction with the Director of the Maroon and Gold Athletic Association and the Touchdown Club.
• Assists in the completion of Travel Forms, End of Season Reports, Preseason and In-season Squad Lists and Travel Expense Reports as needed.
• Assists video coordinator (practice film, game film, high‑light film).
• Assists the head coach in contacting and entering recruiting information into the Slate recruiting database.
• Attends University Open Houses.
• Serves on University and Athletic Department Committees as assigned.
• Develops and nurtures alumni and community relations.
• Responsible for retention of quality student‑athletes.
• Serves as game management for department events.

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
• Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
• Serves on University committees, councils, work groups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job‑related equipment, including related systems and software.
• Speaks, reads and writes in English.
• Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree is required;
  Acceptance to Graduate School required.
• At least 2 years of relevant football experience (coaching/playing).
• Collegiate football playing experience is preferred.
• Experience in a collegiate environment is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of all NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience in speaking with small and large groups.
• Experience with fundraising activities.
• AED, CPR and First Aid certification and NCAA Rules Test is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 50 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.
• Frequent evening and weekend hours.
• Travel as needed.

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and frequent computer use at workstation.
• High level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes or temperature changes.

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non‑immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post‑offer, pre‑employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Please provide a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and Norwich application.