Assistant Football Coach Contract

Posting Number: 20110575

Key Responsibilities

Juniata College invites applications for a full-time, intern-level, Assistant Football Coach. Juniata is a co-educational, liberal arts college, highly regarded for its academic excellence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; on field coaching and instruction, the recruitment of qualified student-athletes, scouting and game preparation, academic monitoring, and the administration and organization of camps and clinics. Collateral responsibilities in support of the Athletic Department will be assigned.

This is a 12-month position that includes a monthly stipend, room, board, option to enroll into a Juniata graduate program after six months, and full benefits. This position reports to the Head Football Coach.

Primary Role:
Assist Head Coach with all aspects of running a football program, including but not limited to:

• coaching of a position group
• practice and game preparation and organization
• off-season program evaluations
• in-game strategies, adjustments, and decision making
• on-field and in-practice teaching, coaching, demonstration
• conducting individual workouts and skill development sessions.
• Recruitment of high quality student-athletes to a rigorous academic environment
• Ensure adherence to the rules, regulations and policies of all governing bodies including Juniata College, Athletic Department, Landmark Conference and the NCAA
• Participate in overall administration of the Athletic Department by representing the office as requested and cooperatively assisting colleagues. This includes attending all mandatory department activities and functions, membership on department and campus committees and participation upon request in enrollment, fundraising and/or promotional events.
• Serve a secondary responsibility, as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status…..AA/EOE

Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.

Supervision Required/Given

This position reports to the Head Football Coach.

Preferred Qualifications

Playing experience/coaching experience at the collegiate level is highly preferred

Physical Demands

* Ability to demonstrate, assist with, conduct sport specific drills and fundamentals.
* Set up and tear down of sport specific equipment and apparatus, as necessary.