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Assistant Football Coach

Employer
Kentucky State University
Location
Frankfort, KY

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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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TITLE: Assistant Football Coach                                                                                       

DEPARTMENT: Athletics                                                  

REPORTS TO: Head Football Coach

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBA

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time                                     

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt                                  

                             

 

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:  The Assistant Football Coach is to specifically focus on a position area to be determined by the Head Coach, potentially including offensive line, wide receivers, running backs, special teams, tight ends, linebackers, defensive line, quarterbacks, etc. This includes coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties such as coordinating/planning practices, video analysis and instruction, and completing compliance information. This position supports all efforts to continue to attract the nation’s top football players to our Division II non-scholarship program.


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

Include the following but not limited to:

All department employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and SIAC rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the department are to be reported to the appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Athletic Department).


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Must be assertive, friendly, cooperative, flexible, tactful, dependable and logical and work in a collaborative manner with multiple offices.
  • Must be able to deal with discretion in confidential and sensitive issues, problem solve and work independently.
  • Must be able to utilize the following programs: Colleague, Excel, Word, Outlook, Hudl, Front Rush etc.
  • Must have competent writing skills including excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Must possess strong customer service skills including the ability to accurately assess and handle phone calls and visitor requests with discretion and a positive attitude
  • Oversee the daily student-athlete recruiting operational and logistical processes for the Football team.
  • In conjunction with the Compliance team, ensure all team recruiting activities are in compliance with NCAA & SIAC regulations.
  • Ability to prioritize duties and be organized, and detail oriented.
  • Ability to work well with a wide range of situations, while maintaining the decorum of a representative of the college.
  • Must be able to anticipate and plan for cyclical activities
  • Ability to work in noise, heat, cold, odors, dirt, outdoor temperatures, snow, and difficult situations.
  • Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods to complete job activities.
  • Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday.
  • Ability to work some weekends, occasional holidays, and inclement weather.
  • Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighting up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling; squatting; reaching above the head; reaching at the waist; reaching below the knees; and bending at the knees.
  • Ability to repetitively push and pull equipment (for example, football sleds, dummies and pads) a minimum of 10 yards without assistance.
  • Ability to climb a ladder or scaffolding to enter/exit a press box, get to a filming location or similar situations

    • OTHER DUTIES:  Perform other duties as assigned. 

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor's degree (emphasis in Sports Management, Athletic Coaching, Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning or other related degree preferred);


    Licensing and Certifications


    NCAA Recruiting Certification within the first 90 days of employment.      


     

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 

  • Certified strength and conditional background
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Must have a familiarity with computer systems, good oral and written communication skills, strong organizational, management and supervisory skills. 
    • One to three years coaching experience and/or collegiate playing experience required; some collegiate coaching experience preferred.Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes athletically and academically.Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to NCAA and Ivy League rules.Demonstrated ability to recruit qualified student-athletes.Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the game, and the ability to coach and motivate.Strong organizational; interpersonal; communication (verbal & written), and computer skills needed.Ability to write, draft and edit correspondence.The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background check satisfactory to Kentucky State University prior to commencing employment 

     

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Ability to work in noise, heat, cold, odors, dirt, outdoor temperatures, snow, and difficult situations.
  • Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods to complete job activities.
  • Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday.
  • Ability to work some weekends, occasional holidays, and inclement weather.
  • Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighting up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling; squatting; reaching above the head; reaching at the waist; reaching below the knees; and bending at the knees.
  • Ability to repetitively push and pull equipment (for example, football sleds, dummies and pads) a minimum of 10 yards without assistance.
  • Ability to climb a ladder or scaffolding to enter/exit a press box, get to a filming location or similar situations.


    • KENTUCKY STATE UNVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

    Organization

    Our Mission

    Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

    Geographic Region
    Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

    Institutional Admission Standards
    Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

    Degree Levels
    Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

    Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
    The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

    Enhancement of Instruction
    The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

    Service and Research Functions
    Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

    Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

    Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

    Collaborative Ventures
    The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

    Efficiency and Effectiveness
    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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    Telephone
    502-597-6000
    Location
    400 E Main St
     Frankfort
    Kentucky
    40601
    US
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