Assistant Football Coach (Full-time)
Company: American International College
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Assistant Football Coach (Full-time)
Category:
Coaches
Department:
Athletics
Locations:
Springfield, MA
Posted:
Mar 6, 2023
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
Ref. No.:
3704
Position ID:
159747
About American International College:
is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located
on an 88+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has
42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart with a total
of approximately 888,000 gross square feet. Included in the
inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident
population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has
approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers
a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the
Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and
Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives
through career-focused learning, with a strong foundation in the
liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high
level of involvement in the global economy.
AIC sponsors a total of 24 varsity NCAA teams and one varsity club
team. Most compete at the NCAA Division II level; however, the
men's ice hockey team is an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic
Hockey Conference. AIC is a proud member of the Northeast-10
Conference for most of its NCAA Division II offerings. Wrestling
and Men's Volleyball are an NCAA Division II Independent. In
addition, the College sponsors rugby for both men and women; the
men currently compete in the Liberty Conference while the women
compete in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association
Conference.
Athletics provides an exceptional, holistic, student-centered
experience through the relentless pursuit of academic and athletic
excellence; and fosters an environment of learning and growth that
transforms lives and enhances student-athlete personal development.
Yellow Jackets live by the core values of purpose, responsibility,
integrity, diversity, and excellence.
AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that
is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We
are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals
for positions where they are underrepresented.
Job Description:
COACHING/INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM INSTRUCTION - Provide individual and
team instruction to student-athletes on rules and fundamentals,
pre-competition activities, skill attainment, techniques and
methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe
manner and team concepts that are specific to team needs. Provide
individualized coaching, tutoring and mentoring to
student-athletes, including preparatory work. Assess
student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice,
competition and in film. Review video of opponent performance and
subsequently design individual and team instruction for AIC
student-athletes. Determine specific daily practice activities that
are organized, creative and valuable for the student-athletes. Keep
informed of modern trends, techniques and strategies; transferring
the knowledge in the development and implementation of game
strategy and position assignments. Emphasize values of competitive
athletics, acceptable personal behavior, decision-making and
lasting values to each individual. Always serves as an exemplary
professional.
RECRUITING - Work collaboratively with the Office of Admissions and
Financial Aid to effectively recruit new student-athletes that have
the ability to achieve success academically and athletically at
AIC. Abides by all recruiting rules and regulations set forth by
the NCAA.
LEADERSHIP - Communicate skillfully with colleagues, subordinates
and student-athletes. Maintains self-control and sets an example
for sportsmanlike conduct in relationships with your team,
officials, administration and opponents in victory or defeat.
Provides clear direction of responsibility and authority. Attend
and contribute to department meetings and functions.
NCAA RULES/COMPLIANCE - Always adhere to Conference and NCAA rules
(when applicable).
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC RELATIONS - Actively support student-athlete
participation in community outreach efforts. Develop and maintain
positive relationship with interested segment of the
community.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS - Assess team competitive performance versus
expectations. Analyze how well did the team play when compared with
expectations; make adjustments as necessary.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform additional responsibilities,
including, but not limited to driving team vans, (as assigned by
the Head Football Coach).
Requirements:
Required Degree(s): Bachelor's degree
Preferred Field of Expertise: Coaching and/or playing experience at
the collegiate level preferred
Required Licensure(s): Valid, insurable driver's license
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong knowledge of the sport
Exceptional leadership and strong organizational skills.
The ability to represent the philosophy and educational goals of
American International College.
Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as the schedule
dictates
Additional Information:
Work Schedule
The Assistant Football Coach, is a full-time exempt, benefits level
position, not limited to 35 hours per week. The schedule will be
flexible to the needs of the department with regular office hours
to include 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evenings, weekends, and holidays
required as the schedule dictates.
AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or
below the level included in this posting.
AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
With limited exceptions, all AIC employees are required to receive
the COVID-19 vaccination. See the complete policy by clicking .
Application Instructions:
Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents
with the online application.
Review of applications will continue until the position has been
filled.
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