Athletic Assistant - Football - Utica University : Job Details

Position Information

Job Title Athletic Assistant - Football

Posting Number S00542

Position Type Part Time

Hours/Schedule Hours may vary

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 03/01/2025

Posted Salary

FLSA Status Exempt

Benefits Eligible Yes

If yes, please select: Medical Insurance Only

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Assists Head Coach with all facets of a varsity sports program including organizing and planning of all practices and game strategies, training and health education of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of student athletes and recruiting of athletes for the Program.

Athletic Assistants are expected to take graduate classes and work toward their master's degree. Athletic Assistant positions are 10 months (August 1-May 31) unless otherwise noted. Athletic assistant's tenure concludes upon earning a master's degree or the conclusion of the agreement (3.5 year position).

Location Utica, NY

Application Deadline

Full consideration by:

Open Until Filled Yes

Major Responsibilities

•Adheres to Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, including knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and conference rules and regulations. Provides and advises student athletes of obligations and requirements under said philosophy and NCAA rules and regulations.

•Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individual training sessions to ensure student-athletes are learning team concepts and safety issues while participating in intercollegiate athletics.

•Monitors student-athletes' academic success, providing direction when necessary, including providing for or arranging necessary academic help services.

•May be required to teach physical education classes each semester as assigned by the Athletic Director.

•Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls, etc. Scouts opponents, tape exchange, etc. Assists Athletic Director with game scheduling, transportation, and works with the Sports Information department to ensure all statistics, records and publications are accurate and updated. Contributes time and assistance to department and team fundraising, if appropriate.

•Recruit and retain prospective student-athletes giving them an opportunity to compete and to better themselves as athletes and individuals.

•Takes an active role in the development of the department's strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

•Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

•Required to attend van training annually in order provide transportation to/from sporting events in Utica University vehicles.

•May perform other related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

Travel

Supervises

Education & Experience Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree required

•1-2 years coaching experience

•Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

•Experience coaching linebackers/secondary preferred.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

•Knowledge of Football

•Excellent interpersonal communication skills

•Ability to work with diversified group

•Strong organizations skills

•Must be willing to travel

•Must be certified in first aid, CPR and AED.

•Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record (as defined by College insurance carrier guidelines)

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All positions at Utica University support the University's mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.

In line with the University's Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link:

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domestic

violence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

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