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Athletics - Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Assistant

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, United States


Athletics - Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Assistant
Position Summary

The Defensive Assistant/DLine Football Coach assists the Head Football Coach with regard to the teaching of the sport of football to student‑athletes, including coaching and recruitment of Defensive FB players and training student‑athletes through the season Aug 1 through May 31.

Responsibilities

Assist with teaching the sport of football to student‑athletes at Sacred Heart University

Assist with the evaluation, recruitment, and retention of football athletes

Assist with meeting the recruitment and retention goals set and assessed annually by the University

Assist with visiting and for recruitment purposes prospective students and their families following the guidelines of the Northeast Conference and NCAA Division I

Football knowledge and experience working with the defensive side of the ball are desired

Assist the Head Coach with recruitment reports

Assist with daily planning, organization and supervision of practices and competitions

Develop scouting reports and game plans with the Defensive Coordinator

Monitor student/athlete's academics

Community service projects with the student/athletes on the Football Team

Other Administrative duties as assigned by Head Coach

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

3-5 years of college coaching experience, preferably Defensive side of the ball

Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations for recruiting

Willingness and ability to work hard

Unusual Working Conditions
The position requires long working hours, weekends, and travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

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