Head Football Coach jobs in Akron, OH

About The College of Wooster:

Wooster offers an excellent, comprehensive liberal arts education, culminating in a rigorous senior project, in which each student works one-on-one with a faculty mentor to conceive, organize and complete a significant research project on a topic of the student's own choosing. Through this distinctive program, every Wooster student develops abilities valued by employers and graduate schools alike: independent judgment, analytical ability, creativity, project-management and time-management skills, and strong written and oral communication skills. Founded in 1866, the college enrolls approximately 2,000 students.

The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes: Health, Dental, Retirement, and Tuition Remission.

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Football Coach serves the Department of Athletics and Physical Education in the Division of Academic Affairs. The position reports to the Head Football Coach and supports the mission of the College in its focus on preparing students to become leaders of character and influence in an interdependent global community. This is a ten (10) month position with benefits that includes morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.

The assistant coach will support coaching, organization, and administration of both designated areas in accordance and compliance with NCAA, North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) and The College of Wooster policies and regulations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned in areas such as teaching, game management, committee work, and administration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Assist in planning practices, training sessions, team and individual conditioning, line-ups and competitive strategies
• Assist in instruction and demonstration of techniques and skills
• Assist in assessing effectiveness and results
• Assist in adapting and refining strategies
• Communicate with athletes and the team on a regular basis

Recruiting

• Assist in identifying, attracting and selecting prospects
• Promote Wooster through communicating with prospects and families
• Assist in coordinating recruitment strategies, calendar and procedures
• Assist in yielding student prospects

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• One to two years of related experience in the sport of football, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification is required (and can be completed after hire)

Additional Information:

The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.

Application Instructions:

For highest consideration please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references which includes name, telephone number and email address.