Assistant Coach Football

Leavenworth, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes drive from Parkville Shawnee Basehor and Kansas City Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical Dental Vision University Paid Basic Life & AD&D Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in Leavenworth Kansas just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth its satellite location in Overland Park as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Football Coach plays a significant role in the holistic development of student-athletes by promoting academic achievement eligibility persistence/retention and positive team culture. The Assistant Football Coach collaborates closely with the Head Coach academic support staff and athletics administration to ensure student-athletes succeed on the field in the classroom and in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Support oversight of conduct discipline and positive character development of student-athletes by using the guidelines and principles of the USM Mission and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.
Uphold and model high standards of sportsmanship professionalism and integrity.
Teach and promote the USM Mission values of community respect justice and excellence.
Identify evaluate and recruit prospective student-athletes consistent with institutional standards and program needs.
Support roster management through evaluation retention efforts and development plans for current players.
Assist with NAIA KCAC and USM policies pertaining to recruitment and student-athlete eligibility.
Promote a culture of academic accountability including class attendance expectations time management and consistent communication with academic support resources.
Reinforce expectations and accountability for conduct eligibility and academic integrity.
Work with the Athletic Department in all sport promotions and fundraising efforts.
Perform on field and position coaching duties as determined by Head Coach.
Available for teaching duties up to 4 hours per academic year.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Administration.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors Degree
2-3 years related experience
Must have working and/or player knowledge of NCAA NAIA or KCAC rules and regulations
Must possess a valid drivers license and be insurable
Affinity with the overall mission of the University of Saint Mary

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions: email human resources at

Required Experience:

Junior IC