Assistant Coach, Football - Defensive Backs or Linebackers

Assistant Coach, Football – Defensive Backs or Linebackers

The Assistant Coach of Football assists in all aspects of the intercollegiate football team including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, program administration and budgeting. Additional responsibilities may include assisting in another sport or performing administrative duties as assigned at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

• Demonstrate strong teaching ability and technical knowledge of the sport including: ability to plan, organize and conduct practices; assist in developing, teaching and implementing specific game plans
• Assist Head Coach in setting appropriate individual and team strategies and performance objectives.
• Possess effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including ongoing ability to work respectfully and constructively with student‑athletes, prospective students, faculty, staff, the Director of Athletics and other coaches on and off campus.
• Supports and encourages student athletes’ engagement and success in the College’s academic program. Develops and encourages student social behavior that represents the values and standards of the community.
• Work with the Head Coach to assess team needs and set recruiting objectives and strategies including identification, contact with, and pursuit of academically qualified students‑athletes abiding by NESCAC and NCAA regulations. Travel as necessary to attend/videotape secondary school competitions.
• Perform administrative tasks as requested by the Head Coach (e.g., budget, facilities, and travel requests, etc.) in an organized, timely fashion. Maintain a willingness to work with the news media and/or other departments (e.g., Alumni Relations, etc.) as requested, or participate on departmental or College committees.
• Maintain knowledge of coaching best practices and NESCAC and NCAA rules and regulations; attend conferences, workshops, meetings, and participate in coaches’ groups and professional organizations as appropriate.
• Represent College in a mature, positive, professional manner.

Bachelor’s degree (Physical Education or related field) preferred OR a minimum of 5 years of coaching experience at the post‑secondary level and/or professional competitive experience. Required skills include:
Knowledge of football skills and strategy and the ability to effectively teach them; ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student athletes; willingness and ability to actively recruit qualified candidates to Bowdoin; commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the College community and the ability to influence his/her athletes to do the same; working knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.

Administrative skills such as prioritization, organization, and budgeting are needed. The coach must be self‑directed and motivated and be able to work independently and work under pressure. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the standards of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Policy is required. Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained. This position is subject to a motor vehicle record check and criminal background check.

Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching football is required. At least five years’ coaching at the secondary or post‑secondary level or at least four years’ experience working in a competitive collegiate environment is required. Successful recruiting to a highly selective institution is preferable.

• Variable depending on season. It is expected that coaches will recruit during the summer months requiring possible additional travel. Frequent overnight travel with student athletes is required during the football season.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings. Coaches are expected to be on campus during the academic year (late August – Reunion Weekend in June) and are expected to keep hours during this time that make them readily available to students.
• For full‑time coaches, this may involve greater than 40 hours per week in season of primary sport and varied…