LINEBACKER COACH

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Description

The Linebackers Coach is responsible for coaching and developing the linebacker unit, focusing on improving individual player skills, enhancing overall team defense, and contributing to the defensive game strategy. This position requires strong knowledge of defensive schemes, a commitment to developing athletes both mentally and physically, and the ability to mentor players to perform at their highest potential.

Essential Functions:

• Design and implement coaching techniques to enhance the skills of linebackers, including tackling, coverage techniques, blitzing, and reading offenses.
• Conduct position-specific drills to improve fundamental skills such as footwork, awareness, hand placement, and reaction time.
• Provide individual feedback on player performance, assessing strengths and areas for improvement and developing personalized growth plans.
• Collaborate with the defensive coordinator to develop defensive game plans, ensuring linebackers understand their roles in both run defense and pass coverage.
• Analyze opposing teams’ offensive schemes to identify tendencies, and ensure linebackers are prepared to exploit those weaknesses.
• Review game film to analyze the performance of linebackers, highlighting areas for improvement and providing feedback.
• Break down film of opposing offenses to study their plays and tendencies, preparing linebackers for specific situations they may encounter during games.
• Attend recruiting events, evaluate talent, and establish connections with potential recruits.
• Work closely with other position coaches, including the defensive coordinator, defensive backs, and defensive line coaches to ensure the defensive scheme is cohesive.

Job Details

Description

The Linebackers Coach is responsible for coaching and developing the linebacker unit, focusing on improving individual player skills, enhancing overall team defense, and contributing to the defensive game strategy. This position requires strong knowledge of defensive schemes, a commitment to developing athletes both mentally and physically, and the ability to mentor players to perform at their highest potential.

Essential Functions:

• Design and implement coaching techniques to enhance the skills of linebackers, including tackling, coverage techniques, blitzing, and reading offenses.
• Conduct position-specific drills to improve fundamental skills such as footwork, awareness, hand placement, and reaction time.
• Provide individual feedback on player performance, assessing strengths and areas for improvement and developing personalized growth plans.
• Collaborate with the defensive coordinator to develop defensive game plans, ensuring linebackers understand their roles in both run defense and pass coverage.
• Analyze opposing teams’ offensive schemes to identify tendencies, and ensure linebackers are prepared to exploit those weaknesses.
• Review game film to analyze the performance of linebackers, highlighting areas for improvement and providing feedback.
• Break down film of opposing offenses to study their plays and tendencies, preparing linebackers for specific situations they may encounter during games.
• Attend recruiting events, evaluate talent, and establish connections with potential recruits.
• Work closely with other position coaches, including the defensive coordinator, defensive backs, and defensive line coaches to ensure the defensive scheme is cohesive.
• Serve as a mentor and leader for the linebackers, promoting teamwork, discipline, and accountability both on and off the field.
• Assist in organizing practice schedules and meetings with the linebackers.
• Communicate effectively with the head coach and other staff members to ensure alignment on team goals and expectations.
• Performs miscellaneous and other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth understanding of defensive schemes, including the role of linebackers in both run defense and pass coverage.
• Strong teaching and coaching ability to develop the technical skills of linebackers.
• Ability to break down film and provide players with actionable feedback.
• Leadership and motivational skills to inspire players and build a positive team culture.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with other coaches, players, and staff.
• Ability to demonstrate drills and techniques for linebackers during practice sessions.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in Sports Management, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Previous coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate or professional level, focusing on the defensive line.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Criminal background check
• MVR Screening

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be considered.

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