Assistant Football Coach & Instructor of Physical Education

Job Title

Assistant Football Coach & Instructor of Physical Education

Status:
Full-time, Exempt 10 month Academic year schedule

Reports To:

Head Football Coach

This position is responsible for assisting in the overall management of the College's football program, with a specific focus on working with the team's defensive backfield. Duties include coaching, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, scheduling and budget management, equipment ordering, scheduling contests, viable fundraising, public relations, and other duties.

• Work under the direction of the Head Football Coach to conduct and evaluate practice activities for designated team members. Provide group and individual assistance in a manner that engages the student-athletes and builds commitment to the program.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Football Coach to integrate efforts and create program success. Assist other staff members with activities as needed to reach the goals of the team.
• Meet with prospective students and their family members both on campus and at remote locations. Provide advice and counsel on the admissions process, the Augustana experience and the integral role of the student-athlete in overall campus life.
• Align and promote the core principals and standards of the program at all times.
• Manage a diverse set of responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with travel arrangements, team travel meals, home event operations and other duties as assigned in relation to team operations.
• Provide feedback to assigned staff members and student workers on work performance and overall effectiveness.
• Create teaching curriculum for physical education activity courses as assigned during the academic year. Find ways to engage students in learning activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Three or more years experience in a coaching role, preferably at the small college level.
• Ability to understand and comply with a variety of regulations from the NCAA, CCIW as well as other regulatory bodies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of coaches, administrators, student-athletes, prospective students and families and other members of the campus community.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Must have a thorough understanding of and accountability to NCAA and CCIW rules and regulations. Strong commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete.

Bachelor's degree is required;
Master's degree in related field preferred.

This position is budgeted to pay $34,500 annually. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and supplemental insurance programs
• Retirement plan with a generous company contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition benefits for employees and their family members
• Access to company facilities (gym, pool, health center, etc.)

This position requires travel to away contests during the season and to high schools, and other opportunities to meet with prospective students. Extended weekend and evening hours especially during the football season are expected. Current valid driver's license required.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, write, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and stand for intermittently long periods of time. Must be able to use a computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks.

As key personnel representing the College, this position requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to a diverse population, and the ability and willingness to model the mission and high standard of behavior of Augustana College. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Augustana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Augustana College’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.