Date: December 2024
Position Title: Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator)
Position Accountable To: Head Football Coach
GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance with all phases of the football program (varsity and reserve), with a focus on defense, including coaching, coordinating and organizing practices and game-related activities; committing to the academic progress and success of student-athletes; assist with the scouting, recruitment, and admission of student-athletes; assist in the coordination of fundraising, camps, clinics and special events.
Provide excellent customer service to our students, donors, sponsors, alumni and all of our internal and external constituents.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
25% Recruiting, Retention and Continuing Eligibility
35% Game and Practice Preparation (Varsity and Junior Varsity)
10% Player Skill & Team Cohesion Development
10% Supervision of Athletes and Graduate & Student Coaches
10% Program Compliance with NAIA, HAAC and CMU Rules, Policies and Guidelines
10% Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master's Degree preferred. College coaching and recruiting experience required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- First Aid, CPR, AED; ability to lift 50lbs, stand on your feet for periods of three to five hours at a time for contests and games.
- Set up field and equipment for games contest and practices.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Collegiate Athletic Recruiting Experience; Public Speaking abilities; Personnel Management Skills & Experiences; Microsoft Word
OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Due to recruiting and overnight travel, applicants must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record; must be able to obtain a State of Missouri vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment and must qualify to operate a vehicle within the CMU guidelines. Ability to gain and maintain CMU driving approval is required.
- Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for athletic contests, recruiting activities and athletic fundraising events.
CMU employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of Central Methodist University. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
