Job Description:

Job Category:

Casual Wage

Position Title:

Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Assistant/ Outside Linebackers

Full Time/Part Time:

Part Time

Division:

Athletics

Department:

Football

Hiring Wage/Salary Range:

$20 - $25 / hour

Department Statement:

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.


Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Accountabilities:

Colgate Athletics Mission:
To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence.


Athletics Department Values:
Thoughtful - Careful, reasoned, inclusive thinking
Driven - Relentless, energetic, focused pursuit of a courageous goal
Enthusiastic - Passionate, positive, fun presence
Cohesive - Close-knit, collaborative, consistent teamwork
Bold - Creative, resourceful, fearless winners


Responsible for execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within assigned sport or area. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

• adhere to Head Coach's philosophy


• athletic instruction/coaching.


• program operations and administration as designated by head coach

Responsible for oversight of all administrative operations regarding student-athlete development. These will include:

• monitoring of student-athlete academic progress and well-being


• ensuring student-athlete participation in all assigned community service activities

Responsible for execution of all scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation. These will include:

• video breakdown


• use of appropriate video-editing software


• coordination and oversight over film exchange program per conference policies


• coordination of team film sessions


• development of scouting reports

Responsible for overall team recruitment strategy:

• exercises independent judgement regarding recruitment of prospective student-athletes.


• decision-making authority to determine which individuals to recruit


• decision-making authority in the allocation of scholarship allocations (as applicable)


• attracting and evaluating prospective student athletes


• monitoring prospective student-athlete academic progress and well being


• developing and maintaining relationships with prospective student athletes and other recruiting constituents

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

• NCAA


• specific conference


• athletic department


• university policies


• successful completion of annual NCAA recruiting exam


• attendance at all required compliance educational meetings


• successful on-time completion of all recruiting logs

Accountable for maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. To include:

• responsible for all newsletters and communication with alumni


• responsible for team promotion and marketing to all constituents


• responsible for determining communication strategy within university and local community

Independent and unchallengeable decision-making regarding all student-athlete participation in assigned sport activities when head coach is not present.


Accountable for student-athlete welfare while coaching.


Responsible for maintaining a budget. Exercises independent discretion on all purchases and budgetary decisions for program.


Responsible for hiring, oversight and management of student managers and part-time casual wage staff. Assistant Coach has independent discretion on all hiring and termination of student employees and part-time casual wage staff.


Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.


This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.
Professional Experience/ Qualifications:

1 - 3 years of intercollegiate football coaching experience.


A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 - 3 years of Division I football coaching experience


Division I or professional football playing experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to demonstrate and engage in physical instruction of football including but not limited to drills, tactics, and conditioning.

Other Information:

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within their realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which they are aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. Without limiting remedies otherwise available to the university, if you are found to be in violation of any NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules, you may be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in relevant NCAA, league or conference disciplinary and/or enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repeated violations.

Requisition Number:

2024CW017Posting

Temporary:

Yes

Work Schedule:

June 1st, 2024 - April 1st, 2025
40 hours per week

Job Open Date:

05/02/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act:

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at:
https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu.

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