Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator

Position Assistant Football Coach

• Offensive Coordinator Full Time/Part Time Full Time Job Type Regular Position Summary

The person in this position is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach by coordinating the offensive unit of the football team, preparing and conducting offensive team practices, training, competition game planning and recruiting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the offensive unit of the football team by assisting, directing and game planning on the offensive side of the ball;

• Supervise and direct assistant offensive coaches;

• Develop performance standards for student-athletes to maximize their potential and achieve high levels of competition;

• Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress;

• Effectively deliver instruction and motivation to assistant offensive coaches and players;

• Develop high expectations for student-athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as on the playing venue;

• Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events;

• Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards;

• Assist with game management for home events when not competing;

• Assist with developing and supervising community service events;

• Supervise student-athletes during road trips;

• Provide positive participation with events that will benefit the athletic experience for the student-athletes;

• Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual programs and for the athletic department in general;

• Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional rules and regulations;

• Organize, prepare and conduct offensive team practices, training and competition;

• Recruit potential student athletes;

• Mentor and advise assistant offensive coaches and student athletes;

• Provide support to the Head Football Coach as required;

• Maintain regular attendance;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• EXPERIENCE: None

Preferred Qualifications

o PREFERRED: Previous collegiate coaching and Offensive Coordinator experience.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

• Must complete the NCAA coaches curriculum within the first two (2) months of employment

• Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and odd hours as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules;

• Ability to lead and motivate position coaches on the offensive unit;

• Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements;

• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty;

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills;

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;

• Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules;

• Knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling;

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;

• Ability to Organize and coordinate;

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands

• Standing

• Frequently

• Walking

• Frequently

• Bending

• Frequently

• Squatting

• Frequently

• Climbing

• Frequently

• Kneeling

• Frequently

• Lifting up to 50 pounds

• Frequently

Working Environment

• Work is normally performed in an indoor/outdoor setting.

Pay Rate Commensurate with experience Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS857P Open Date 06/03/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicant

A complete online application must include: 1) Letter of interest/cover letter; 2) Resume; and, 3) Names, telephone numbers and email address of three (3) professional references in online application. References will be contacted in conjunction with on-campus interview. Upload required materials with online application. For disabled access or services, call (505) 454-3242 or contact Human Resources at hr@nmhu.edu NMHU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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