Assistant Football Coach - William Paterson University of New Jersey : Job Details

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Department Overview

The William Paterson University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is an integral part of the University's overall mission to provide its students with a comprehensive educational experience, one that stresses the importance of academic, personal, emotional, social and physical development. As a part of the University's Division of Student Development the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has long been a source of pride for the entire campus community, thanks to the Pioneers' outstanding achievements on and off the competitive fields of play. Currently sponsoring 13 NCAA Division III teams (baseball, men's and women's basketball, field hockey, football, men's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming and diving, women's tennis, women's volleyball), William Paterson is a member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, one of the most competitive leagues in the nation. At William Paterson, each individual is encouraged and inspired to achieve as a scholar, citizen and athlete. The development of critical life-long values such as hard work, fair play, honesty, integrity, cooperation, leadership and teamwork will help you become not only a successful student-athlete, but also a champion in the game of life.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the assistant football coach is a 10-month full-time position serving as the offensive line coach, co-recruiting coordinator and academic coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Assists the head coach and offensive coordinator with all areas related to practice and game preparation including skill development, film review and developing offensive game plan.

* Serves as the offensive line coach.

* Recruits student-athletes within guidelines of William Paterson University and the NCAA.

* Works collaboratively with Office of Admissions.

* Monitors academic progress of student-athletes, and develops and implements strategy for retention.

* Attends meetings, open house, and workshops as required.

* Represents the department at divisional and university wide functions.

* Supervises home games as described in site supervision manual for winter/spring athletic contests.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - the ideal candidate must have the following

Required

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.

* Three (3) or more years of coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or club level.

* Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and coach student-athletes.

* Proven track record applying and instructing sport specific skills, techniques, and strategies.

* Successful completion of the NCAA Division III rules test.

* Certification in CPR/AED.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office and virtual communication (email, Teams, Zoom).

Preferred

* Collegiate level football coaching experience.

* Demonstrated ability to recruit qualified student-athletes at the collegiate level.

Personal Attributes and Traits:

* Ability to communication effectively in both oral and written format.

* Proven commitment to help others recognize and expand their talents and potential.

* Capable of influencing others to actively contribute to group goals.

* Dedication to systems and processes by understanding and leveraging knowledge, language, authority structures and work within a given context to establish and honor norms, rules, policies, and procedures.

* Track record of commitment to self- assessment, self-improvement, self-management, and self-direction.

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter.

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration.

General questions related to this application process, please contact [email protected] .

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EEO Statement

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