Assistant Football Coach – Wide Receiver – 41092

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FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Administrative; Part time, Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a part-time, 10-month position responsible for assisting the Head Coach with all aspects of the intercollegiate football program. Key responsibilities include coaching, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, coordinating camps, developing schedules, managing budgets, building community and alumni support, monitoring academic progress, and ensuring compliance with all applicable NCAA, MIAA, and College rules and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

This position reports to the Head Football Coach and has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – may include but are not limited to:

• Coach the offensive unit with a focus on Wide Receivers
• Assist in overseeing all aspects of the program, including practices, competitions, film breakdowns, position meetings, and scheduling
• Support the development and execution of the program’s recruiting strategy; evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Administrative; Part time, Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a part-time, 10-month position responsible for assisting the Head Coach with all aspects of the intercollegiate football program. Key responsibilities include coaching, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, coordinating camps, developing schedules, managing budgets, building community and alumni support, monitoring academic progress, and ensuring compliance with all applicable NCAA, MIAA, and College rules and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

This position reports to the Head Football Coach and has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – may include but are not limited to:

• Coach the offensive unit with a focus on Wide Receivers
• Assist in overseeing all aspects of the program, including practices, competitions, film breakdowns, position meetings, and scheduling
• Support the development and execution of the program’s recruiting strategy; evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes
• Assigned a recruiting territory which involves on-campus recruiting
• Assist with fundraising initiatives and events to support and enhance the football program
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress, including class schedules and grades
• Model and promote sportsmanship, integrity, and positive behavior among student-athletes
• Collaborate with College administration on alumni engagement efforts
• Ensure strict adherence to NCAA, MIAA, and institutional policies and regulations
• Work cooperatively with athletic department staff, attend departmental meetings and events, and positively represent the College within the campus, local community, and among alumni, high school, and club coaches
• Uphold and support the mission and philosophy of the College and the athletic department
• Foster the personal development of student-athletes as contributors to the campus and broader community

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of five (5) years of collegiate playing and/or extensive coaching experience
• Demonstrated experience playing or coaching Wide Receivers
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA Division III, MIAA compliance, and understanding of the Division III student-athlete experience
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to effectively perform the essential functions of the position

PREFERRERD QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations

APPLICATION PROCESS:

For full consideration, interested candidates must submit the Alma College application and email a letter of interest and a resume to Kiana Verdugo, Interim Director of Athletics, at careers@alma.edu. Accepting applications until July 14, 2025.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.

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