Assistant Football Coach (Offense)

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

2d•$21,000

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Head Football Coach, The Assistant Football Coach (Offense) will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. The assistant coach (Offense) at Fort Lewis College, a NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for leading all aspects of an athletically competitive football program, on the defensive side of the ball including, but not limited to: Organizing and conducting skill instruction with position Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches and the broader campus community; Recruitment and evaluation of prospective student- athletes; Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments; Assist with a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement and competitive achievement; Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes; Establish positive relationships with support staff; Manage and supervise assistant on coaches on the defensive side of the ball; Represent Fort Lewis College and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality. Promote and support Fort Lewis College and its mission. Promote and support Fort Lewis College Athletic Department’s program mission and goals. Promote Fort Lewis College’s football program. Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
1 year or more of successful experience in coaching football as Assistant Coach at the collegiate level.
1 year or more with thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with the rules, regulations, and policies of NCAA.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Experience in coaching at NCAA Division II school

Responsibilities

Organizing and conducting skill instruction with position
Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches and the broader campus community
Recruitment and evaluation of prospective student- athletes
Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments
Assist with a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement and competitive achievement
Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes
Establish positive relationships with support staff
Manage and supervise assistant on coaches on the defensive side of the ball
Represent Fort Lewis College and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.
Promote and support Fort Lewis College and its mission.
Promote and support Fort Lewis College Athletic Department’s program mission and goals.
Promote Fort Lewis College’s football program.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
Perform other duties as assigned