The Position:

Assistant Coach, Football

Job Summary:

Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Football Coach. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all phases of the football program within college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations; including planning and implementing coaching strategies into daily practices and evaluating, identifying, and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

This part-time position includes College-provided housing and a meal-stipend of $800 per semester of “Berg Bucks” dining credit, for use at on-campus dining facilities while the College is in session. This position is budgeted for 600 hours per year. The successful candidate will also have the option to increase annual budgeted hours to 700 per year by providing part-time management and support of home athletic contests, the Life Sports Center, and the athletic equipment room.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master’s degrees. As part of eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. For more information, visit Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College and check out Allentown here.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under the general direction of the head coach, provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department.

• Support the head coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with college, NCAA, and Centennial Conference policies.

• Coach, motivate, counsel, and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as student-athletes and members of the general college community.

The Position:

Assistant Coach, Football

Job Summary:

Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Football Coach. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all phases of the football program within college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations; including planning and implementing coaching strategies into daily practices and evaluating, identifying, and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

This part-time position includes College-provided housing and a meal-stipend of $800 per semester of “Berg Bucks” dining credit, for use at on-campus dining facilities while the College is in session. This position is budgeted for 600 hours per year. The successful candidate will also have the option to increase annual budgeted hours to 700 per year by providing part-time management and support of home athletic contests, the Life Sports Center, and the athletic equipment room.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master’s degrees. As part of eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. For more information, visit Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College and check out Allentown here.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under the general direction of the head coach, provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the College and Athletics department.

• Support the head coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with college, NCAA, and Centennial Conference policies.

• Coach, motivate, counsel, and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as student-athletes and members of the general college community.

• Attend practices, training sessions, team meetings, and contests (home and away). (Specific time commitment required will be determined by the Head Coach.)

• Assist in team promotion through social media and video breakdown.

• Promote strong parent, alumni, and community relations.

• Plan and evaluate program results.

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes.

• Attend meetings and training as required by the head coach, Athletics department, and College.

• Assist in achieving team success within and beyond the conference.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Related professional experience or a combination of professional and athletic experience leading to a similar qualification.

• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and engage with a varied audience, including but not limited to students, parents, College employees, alumni, and community relations.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

• Flexibility of time necessary to make commitment to varying time needs of the position.

• Successful completion of standard background checks, including but not limited to education verification, driving, criminal background, and child abuse clearance required.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) separate diversity statement summarizing professional experiences and capacities that prepare you to contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

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An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.

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