Assistant Football Coach

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach

Location

Appleton

Department

Athletics

Position Type

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach

Location

Appleton

Department

Athletics

Position Type

Staff

Position Description & Qualifications

Assistant Football Coach 

Reports To: Head Football Coach and Athletics Director
Location: Alexander Gymnasium

Primary Objective:
The Assistant Football Coach will assist the Head Football Coach with all duties related to operating the football program, including but not limited to recruiting student-athletes, planning, and executing practice sessions, game preparation, game-day coaching, academic monitoring, and managing game day responsibilities. This is a best-fit coaching role responsibilities may align with either offensive or defensive needs based on the candidate’s experience and the program’s current structure. As a member of the athletics department this person will have additional responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Lawrence University is a member of the NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference. Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, and Midwest Fencing Conference. Lawrence currently fields teams in 24 intercollegiate sports with approximately 425 scholar-athletes and is committed to a well-balanced program promoting excellence in both.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head Coach and other staff to support either offensive or defensive 
  game planning, based on positional expertise and program needs..
• Recruit high caliber student-athletes compatible with Lawrence University’s mission and the specific goals of the football program.
• Assist in advising student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA, MWC, and football specific rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.
• Coordinate the review of practice and game video for the team.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
• Meet regularly with the student-athletes about academics and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
• Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Coordinate specific activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
• Assume responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. 
• Attend appropriate athletics departmental staff meetings.
• Game day manager for an assigned sport.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.

Minimum Requirements:

• Successful coaching experience.
• Experience recruiting at the college level.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• First aid and AED certification needed prior to conducting athletics related activities.
• Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S558P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Posting Date | 06/05/2025 | | Best Consideration Date | | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Anticipated Number of Hours per Week | 40 |

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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2. * If other, please specify

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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