Athletics - Assistant Football Coach Offensive Coordinator
The Assistant Football Coach-Offensive Coordinator is directly responsible for supervising the
offensive staff; developing the team offense; evaluating the offensive team and producing a
depth chart; directing the offense during competition; conducting offensive staff meetings;
evaluating offensive staff; and implementing work schedule of offensive staff. The individual
will also assist in the areas of recruitment, retention, skill training as it relates to developing a
successful NCAA Division II football program. In addition to the football coaching assignment,
the individual may be assigned additional responsibilities within the football program,
Academic Affairs or Student Affairs at the University. The Head Football Coach will serve as the
primary supervisor for this position.
Qualifications:
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A Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of three years football coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or
professional level or a combination of.
A minimum of 2 years of NCAA Compliance related experience at any level.
A Master’s degree preferred.
Prior experience coaching at a collegiate level.
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Estimated on-the-job training time of: three months.
Required Ability to:
 Demonstrated success in skill instruction, practice/game plan development, general
administrative duties and understanding of NCAA rules compliance.
 Effectively teach fundamentals and strategies of football collegiate-level athletes during
practice sessions and to successfully coach strategy during competition.
 Prepare effective practice plan.
 Effectively communicate orally, in writing, and interpersonally.
 Motivate athletes to perform at peak ability.
 Physically demonstrate effective football maneuvers.
 Effectively critique and provide feedback on athletic ability of football athletes.
 Successfully recruit and retain talented athletes.
 Monitor academic progress (study table/progress reports) and success of athletes.
 Develop and organize recruiting records, logs, and contact form for football per NCAA
regulations.
 Submit required reports.
 Effectively counsel student-athletes on requirements for personal conduct, academic
performance, and athletic participation, including good sportsmanship.
 Serve as an effective role-model for college-age students.
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Ability to operate an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license, and an insurable
driving record.
Travel by air or ground transportation to assigned recruiting territories.
Maintain detailed and accurate files and records.
Organize tasks and time to ensure timely completion of all projects and responsibilities.
Plan own work after objective is set by the supervisor.
Adapt to and support a changing work environment.
Direct personal actions and conduct to support the success of the departmental and
university objectives, processes and managerial directives.
Work extended days and weekends.
Use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority.
Required Knowledge:
 NCAA Rules Compliance (Division II)
 NCAA Initial Eligibility Procedures
 NCAA DII Football Rules & Regulations
 Football Event Management knowledge
 Recruiting Rules Compliance
 NCAA CA knowledge
Preferred Knowledge:
 Prior NCAA Division I or II Coaching Experience
 Recruitment of “Blue Chip” athletes
 Recruiting in the Southeast/East Region of USA
 Collegiate coaching
Personal Characteristics Required:
 Consistent personal demonstration of good sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
 Detail oriented with a multi-task aptitude.
 Should relate well with others and promote a positive demeanor.
 Sound judgment.
 Creative and forward thinking.
 Self-motivated with demonstrated high maturity level.
 Cooperative in maintaining working relationships with those contacted in the
performance of duties.
 Comfortable working independently and maintaining multiple responsibilities.
 Comfortable working under deadline pressure.
 Reliability, regular attendance at work.
 Grooming and dress appropriate for a collegiate athletic environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Instructor – Develop and train student-athletes in the sport of football.
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Coach – Develop and prepare student-athletes for competition.
Recruiter – Indentify, evaluate and attract talented athletes to compete on the
collegiate level athletically and academically.
Implement effective strategies to retain students athletically and academically.
Ensure adherence to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Provide effective upward communication to supervisor.
Effectively interacts and collaborates with other unit and athletic department team
members.
Identify needed areas of self-improvement and actively pursues appropriate means and
methods to increase effectiveness in those areas.
Effectively perform assigned projects to meet desired objectives and deadlines.
Secondary Responsibilities: TBD
 To be determined based on hires skills sets.
 Any other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.
Working Conditions:
An individual in this position will be exposed to outdoor work in inclement and/or hot weather,
daily physical activity, and seasonally be required to work extended days and weekends.