Job Description
Assistant Football Coach Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR6162
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach. The Assistant Football Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Football Program, including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required.
This is a non-benefitted position.
Summary of Responsibilities: Coaching
- Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skill and teamwork
- Analyze the performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
- Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
Recruiting
- Participate in scouting and recruitment of prospective student-athletes
- Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes' application process
- Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
Program Responsibilities
- Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
- Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program
Qualifications: Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid driver's license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program.(See: )
- Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
- An understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
- Successful completion of required reference and background checks
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Job Tags
Part time, Immediate start, Night shift, Weekend work,