Assistant Football Coach

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Football Coach assist the Head Football Coach in directing all activities of the football program, including coaching a position group, within NCAA, LSC, TAMUK, and TAMUS policies, guidelines, and procedures. The Assistant Football Coach is responsible for maintaining high academic standards to support the academic development and graduation of student-athletes while focused on student-athlete welfare.

Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience – Two (2) years College Coaching and Recruiting Experience or three (3) years of High School and College Coaching Experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Collegiate playing experience
• Three (3) years of college coaching
• Experience recruiting in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in successfully directing the football program to compete for LSC and NCAA II championships
• Assisting in the recruitment of student-athletes and maintaining a culture of personal accountability in student-athlete academic performance and conduct
• Assisting in the planning and direction of all practices, travel, and game activities
• Assisting, as delegated by the Head Football Coach, in preparing and managing the administrative functions of the football program
• Assisting in community engagement and donor relations by promoting the football program within the priorities of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Successfully recruit, retain, develop, and graduate high-performing football student-athletes
• Assist with the preparation, organization, design, and implementation of effective practice plans, off-season programs, scouting reports and recruiting systems
• Effective and timely preparation and management of administrative functions related to the football program
• Effective community engagement, donor and public relations
• Consistent compliance with NCAA II, Lone Star Conference, and TAMUK policies, rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A welcoming campus community
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System
• A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals
• Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Book scholarships
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• 8+ hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time