Graduate Assistant Football Coach - Defense

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Description

Department: Athletic Department

Job Status: Open until filled

FLSA Status:

Reports To: Head Coach & Defense Coordinator

Grade/Level: n/a

Amount of Travel Required: Full Time

Work Schedule:

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Description

Department: Athletic Department

Job Status: Open until filled

FLSA Status:

Reports To: Head Coach & Defense Coordinator

Grade/Level: n/a

Amount of Travel Required: Full Time

Work Schedule:

Positions Supervised: n/a

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, schedule, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising and coaching team members. The Graduate Assistant Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) and the NAIA. Benedictine College is a member of the NAIA. This is a full time, twelve-month position.

Graduate Assistants act as helpers to their departments, students or professors in a research or administrative capacity. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with various administrative tasks, organizing campus events and conducting various research tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assisting with all aspects of the coaching and management of the football program
• Recruiting and scouting in accordance with the NAIA, Heart and Benedictine College policies and procedures
• Train and coach members of the program on defense
• Supporting the academic and personal development of all athletes
• Visible, fully integrated member of the College community
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NAIA as it relates to the program
• Represent Benedictine College and the program in a professional manner
• Responsible for being a proponent of the NAIA Champions of Character Program
• Be opened to living within the Atchison community

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College
• High level of personal integrity
• Outstanding work ethic
• Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated success in recruitment. Experience recruiting scholarship athletes highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential
• Outstanding skills in oral and written communication
• Good organizational ability and computer competency

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Academic Requirement(s)

• Must be fully admitted in a Master’s Degree program at Benedictine College

Experience

• Strong preference for competitive football experience, either participating and/or coaching.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb F

Crawl F

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs F

Over 100 lbs F

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE

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