Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator Contract

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director of
Athletics and Head Football Coach, the assistant Football Coach: Defensive Coordinator must provide and support the strategic leadership for
the Football program while supporting the wider mission and goals of the University. The Defensive coordinator is responsible for all
aspects of coaching the team specifically the defensive part of the team. This includes recruiting, fitness training, practice, scheduling,
and travel. The Coach will advocate for the importance of the football program within the campus community, as well as the larger Kerrville
community, and will serve as a role model of the high standards expected of our students. A successful candidate will have experience
recruiting students, as well as cultivating friends of the various programs to meet enrollment and fundraising goals. The successful
candidate should demonstrate and support a commitment and sensitivity to diversity, gender equity, and equal opportunity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop a program that will be highly competitive annually within the Southern
  Collegiate Athletic Conference.
• Ambitiously and successfully recruit and retain academically and athletically motivated
  student-athletes who will have a positive impact on the program and campus.
• Monitor and promote a highly successful academic
  atmosphere for student-athletes.
• Develop a culture of excellence where successful student-athletes will thrive and be engaged in
  the growth of the team and themselves.
• Plan and conduct team defensive practices and workouts under the supervision of the head
  coach for traditional and non-traditional seasons.
• Help prepare (conference and non-conference) schedules for submission to
  Director of Athletics annually.
• Know and abide by the rules and policies of Schreiner University, SCAC, and NCAA.
• Work
  with athletics administration to manage all aspects of home contests, including coordination of facilities and officials.
• In
  conjunction with the head coach, make travel arrangements for road games and trips.
• Promote an atmosphere of academic excellence
  for student-athletes.
• Participate in conference meetings as necessary
• In conjunction with the head coach, ensure that all
  social media, roster and website needs are met in conjunction with the SU Sports Information Director
• In conjunction with the head
  coach, be responsible for the purchase, inventory, and maintenance (and repair if necessary) of uniforms, supplies, and equipment.
• In conjunction with the head coach, be responsible for athletes’ conduct on trips.
• In conjunction with the head coach,
  recommend athletes for awards.
• Develop a positive relationship with and play an active role in university and community events and
  programs.
• Work collaboratively with Student Services and Residence Life staff with respect to student needs and any issues related
  to student behavior.
• In conjunction with the head coach, collaborate with Director in establishing a fundraising plan for that
  meets the department’s annual fundraising goals and aligns with the University’s overall fundraising strategy
• In
  conjunction with the head coach, manage funds by staying within an annual budget which includes equipment, travel, facility, training, or
  related resource needs.
• Be responsible for processing business-related paperwork, such as: requisitions for purchase orders, travel
  forms, credit card purchases and receipts, travel advances, reimbursements, and other business forms.
• In coordination with
  auxiliary services and the other coaches, promote and manage a summer camp program that helps to achieve the fundraising goals of the
  department.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time by the Athletic Director and/or Dean of Students
• Maintain
  University Safety – To ensure that all filing cabinet drawers are shut when not in use, cords are not across floor
  without being securely fastened down, all walkways remain clear in the office and hallway with no items hanging off edges or coming out from
  under tables, and chairs are placed in unobtrusive areas. Monitor baseball facility for safety.
• Communications – Acts to facilitate good communications between employees, students, parents, and management
  through interpersonal and professional communication techniques.
• Confidentiality – Maintains the
  highest level of confidence concerning all matters in the Athletic Department. Does not discuss in any manner any information obtained
  through work.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Prior coaching experience preferred.
• Prior collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Prior recruiting experience of
  quality student-athletes is preferred
• Proficiency in scheduling games, practice, and travel.
• Proficiency in preparation
  and management of budgets.
• Ability to relate to student-athletes
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as university
  team member.
• Ability to travel overnight with team.
• Ability to become certified in CPR, First Aid and AED (automatic
  external defibrillator)Updated annually.
• Knows and abides by policies of Schreiner University, SCAC and NCAA.
• Valid
  Coaching license throughout employment.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, related insurance and good driving record.
  Obtaining a CDL Driver’s License will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Out of town
  overnight travel for intercollegiate athletic contests, meetings, conferences and recruiting efforts using personal, university, or rental
  vehicle.
• Maintain general office hours in off season.
• Weekend and holiday work schedule when necessary.
• Occasional overtime work required during season and post season play/recruiting/meetings
• 90% walking or standing during season
  and practice