Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

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Football Defensive Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is a full-time, 12-month, benefited union staff position under the supervision
of the Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach. The employee serves as the coach of a
varsity sport and runs his or her athletic program in accordance with Maine Maritime
Academy, North Atlantic Conference, New England Men’s and Women’s Athletic Conference
and NCAA rules, regulations and policies. The employee must be committed to promoting
academic and athletic achievement in a way that is fully integrated with the mission and
vision of Maine Maritime Academy and the NCAA Division III philosophy.

COACHING DUTIES

• Serve as the coach of a varsity program responsible for organizing and directing all

aspects of a successful and competitive NCAA Division III Program

• Recruit and retain roster of student-athletes

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Football Defensive Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is a full-time, 12-month, benefited union staff position under the supervision
of the Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach. The employee serves as the coach of a
varsity sport and runs his or her athletic program in accordance with Maine Maritime
Academy, North Atlantic Conference, New England Men’s and Women’s Athletic Conference
and NCAA rules, regulations and policies. The employee must be committed to promoting
academic and athletic achievement in a way that is fully integrated with the mission and
vision of Maine Maritime Academy and the NCAA Division III philosophy.

COACHING DUTIES

• Serve as the coach of a varsity program responsible for organizing and directing all

aspects of a successful and competitive NCAA Division III Program

• Recruit and retain roster of student-athletes
• Conduct high-quality teaching in a humane learning environment
• Monitor and promote the academic and personal growth of student-athletes
• Develop and manage program’s budget
• Operate program in a manner consistent with NCAA and CNE bylaws
• Develop and maintains alumni support for the program
• Supervise assistant coaches

DEPARTMENT SUPPORT DUTIES
All head coaches are assigned a duty supporting the Department’s operations. Department support
duties for the Head Coaches may differ. The duty assigned to the employee is determined at the time
of hire but can be reassigned by mutual agreement. The following duties are generic by necessity and
do not encompass all potential assignments. Duty assignments may change as needed by the
Academy to align the skills or desires of a coach with an aspect of the Department’s operations.

ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATOR

• Process purchasing requisitions/orders and complete all necessary documentation for all

Athletics purchases

• Coordinates department’s scheduling of contests and associated agreements
• Prepare and process timely payment of officials
• Maintain accurate rosters in campus student database
• Assist with event staffing/contest management
• Serves on steering committee for Student-Athlete leadership development programming
• Serves as one of several gameday administrators.

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

• Assists with promotion of athletic teams in a manner that is consistent with institutional

communications and branding strategy, using thoughtful and effective outreach to elevate the
Academy’s profile and stature.

• Assists with management of the official athletic website, athletic social media platforms, and

web streaming portal.

• Supervises student staff responsible for the compilation of statistical information and web-

streaming for home contests for assigned sports.

• Assists with ensuring that accurate information is available to the public in a timely manner.

ATHLETIC CONTEST COORDINATOR

• Coordinate greeting and accommodations for visiting teams and game officials for each

contest’s game administrator; serves as one of several gameday administrators.

• Provides supervision of the Equipment Operations Coordinator’s student staff for gameday.
• Hire, train and supervise essential gameday staff including but not limited to ballrunners /

retrievers, game clock and shot clock operators.

• Prepare facilities for scheduled athletic contests and ensure proper clean-up and take-down

as necessary after events.

AQUATICS COORDINATOR

• Establishes procedures for and supervises, part-time and student employees assigned to work

and operate programs occurring within Bok Pool.

• Serve as a certified Pool Operator and ensure compliance with Section 10-144 of Code of
Maine Regulations, Chapter 202: State of Maine Rules Relating to Public Pools and Spas.

• Develop and maintain operations manual for Bok Pool.
• Schedule use of Bok Pool for internal and external constituencies according to institutional

and departmental guidelines.

• Hire and supervise certified student and part-time lifeguards; train student and lifeguard

part-time lifeguards on operations.

EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

• Monitor and maintain inventory of athletic department’s equipment and apparel.
• Provide oversight for the daily laundering of apparel.
• Provide supervision to student staff assisting with tasks within the office and equipment

room.

• Provide oversight for set up and break down game fields, courts and other venues for

intercollegiate competition and practice, including but not limited to safety netting, flags, field
markers, nets/goals, scoreboards, game and shot clocks and the necessary repair thereof.

• Ensure fields and courts are lined / marked as needed for competition and practice.

INTRAMURALS COORDINATOR

• Serves as the coordinator for intramural sports
• Develops policies and procedure to ensure safety of participants
• Provides oversight of budgeting and purchasing for intramural sports
• Develops programs responsive to student needs
• Supervises student staff operating intramural programs
• Develops intramural scheduling with student staff

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

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In conjunction with certified athletic training staff, develops and implement policies affecting
the strength and conditioning program.

• Provides student-athletes with assistance to ensure proper techniques and designs training

strategies for both injury avoidance and improved performance.

• Monitors the athletic strength and fitness facilities during peak hours for technical instruction

and user safety.

• Coordinates sports specific programs that intensify the physical strength, speed and

cardiovascular conditioning of the student-athlete. Instructs, educates and supervises all
student athletes regarding proper weight training techniques.

• Works with Athletic Facilities Coordinator to assist with the general operation and
maintenance of the Athletics' weight room, along with enforcing safety procedures.

STUDENT ATHLETE SUCCESS COORDINATOR

• Assists Compliance Coordinator with the evaluation and certification of student-athletes’

NCAA initial, continuing and transfer eligibility

• Monitors the academic progress and counsels student-athletes on academic matters
• Recommends and facilitates tutoring for students
• Collects and analyzes retention data by sport and academic program
• Consults with coaches on student athlete progress, providing data and suggesting strategies

for academic interventions

• Serves as departmental liaison to Director of Disability Services, Academic Affairs and Career

Services

• Serves on steering committee for Student-Athlete leadership development programming

SKILLS

• Excellent organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and to handle competing multiple projects
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a student-oriented training environment
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• The ability to establish strong and effective personal and professional relationships
• Flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work with and support adolescents and young adults
• Ability to work irregular / extended hours/weeks, including night and weekend

duties as required

• Adept at learning and using software programs

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• College-level playing experience in relevant sport
• A minimum of 3years prior experience coaching at collegiate level
• Must have (or obtain within 30 days of hire) AED / CPR / First Aid Certification.
• Computer proficiency/knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office Suite
• Energetic, flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Team-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person and in writing
• Public speaking experience
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Background check required

REQUIREMENTS

• Contacts include Alumni, Parents, Students and various external and internal

constituencies

• This job requires the capacity to travel, work long hours, evenings and several

weekends as necessary

• Occasionally lift, push and move up to 30 pounds
• Exposure to the elements during regularly scheduled outdoor activities
• Requires occasional lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching
• The duties require moderate to active physical activity.

Maine Maritime Academy Position Factor Evaluation

Job Title:

Football Defensive Coach

Job Code:

Wage Grade:

20

Total Points:

474

Factor

Degree

Points

1

2

3

4

Knowledge and Skill

Effort

I. Mental and Visual

Effort

II. Physical Effort

Responsibility for Cost
Control

Responsibility for Others

I. Injury to Others
II. Supervisory

Responsibility

III. Sensitive Information and

Records

5

Working Conditions

Responsibility for External and
Internal Relations

6

Date of last
reclassification

05/2017

6

5
4

3

5

2

1

3

6

216

40
40

24

40

16

8

30

48

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