Assistant Football Coach - Wide Receivers

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Administrative, 10 months

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Football Coach - Wide Receivers is responsible for assisting the head coach with the intercollegiate football program, including but not limited to coaching, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, camps, developing schedules, budget management, building community support for the program, and monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, and knowledge of applicable NCAA rules.

Reports to: Head Football Coach

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - may include, but not limited to the following:

*Coach football team- offense and wide receivers.
*Assist in overseeing all aspects of the program, including practices, competition, film breakdowns, position meetings, and scheduling.
*Assist in the recruiting plan of the program, evaluate, and recruit qualified student athletes.
*Assist in fundraising activities to enhance program.
*Monitor class schedules, grades, and academic progress of program student athletes.
*Model good sportsmanship and enforce sportsmanlike behavior among student athletes.
*Assist administration with alumni relations.
*Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the college, the MIAA, and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
*Work cooperatively with personnel in athletic department, attend department meetings and activities, and always represents the College positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media, and general public.
*Support the philosophy and mission of the College and the athletic department.
*Develop student-athletes to be contributing members to the campus community and the community at large.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*Bachelor’s degree.
*Collegiate level playing and/or extensive coaching experience (5+ years).
*Wide Receiver playing/coaching experience.
*Knowledge of NCAA Division III and MIAA compliance and conference rules, and an understanding of the NCAA Division III student athlete philosophy.
*Ability to work evenings and weekends, along with travel.
*A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
*Ability to fulfil essential functions of the position.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates should submit an Alma College employment application, a current résumé, and contact information for three references via email to careers@alma.edu. For an Alma College application, please go to: https://www.alma.edu/live/files/3085-application-for-employment. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Alma College is a selective, baccalaureate liberal arts college committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders. Alma’s students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.

*Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Story published on March 21, 2023 Last modified on Mar. 21st at 1:17pm by Becky Graham.