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Flag Football Official

Cumming, GA · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

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An assistant football coach is a member of a football team’s coaching staff who supports the head coach by helping plan practices, developing strategies, and training players in specific skills or positions. They often focus on particular areas such as offense, defense, or special teams, and work closely with athletes to improve their performance. Assistant coaches also help with administrative duties, scouting opponents, and sometimes recruiting new players. Their role is vital in ensuring the team operates smoothly and reaches its full potential.

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To thrive as an Assistant Football Coach, you need a solid understanding of football strategies, player development, and typically a background in athletics or coaching certifications. Familiarity with video analysis software, playbook design tools, and performance tracking systems is often required. Strong leadership, motivational abilities, and effective communication are critical soft skills for inspiring athletes and collaborating with coaching staff. These competencies ensure the coach can enhance team performance, foster player growth, and support the head coach’s vision.

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Assistant football coaches often encounter challenges such as balancing administrative duties with on-field coaching, building trust with players while supporting the head coach’s vision, and adapting to rapidly changing game strategies. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn from both successes and setbacks are key to overcoming these challenges. Collaborating closely with the head coach and other staff members, as well as actively participating in team meetings and training sessions, can help assistant coaches make a positive impact and grow professionally in their role.

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Part-Time Assistant Football Coach- Running Backs

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Part-Time Assistant Football Coach - Running Backs.
Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia policy.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Football Coach assists the head football coach with providing vision, leadership and oversight for current student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, alumni and parents. The Assistant Coach also serves as the Running Backs Coach for the Fort Valley State University (FVSU) NCAA Division II Football Program in accordance with the guidelines established by the department, FVSU, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), and the NCAA.
This is a Part time, 12-month position that reports to the Head Football Coach.
MAJOR DUTIES
  • Abide and comply with all applicable NCAA, SIAC, and FVSU policies, rules and regulations
  • Attend practices and games
  • Responsible for assisting the Offensive Coordinator with the FVSU Offensive package
  • Responsible for assisting the Special Teams Coordinator with the FVSU Special Teams package
  • Help develop practice and game plans for the football program.
  • Provide individual and small group instruction
  • Analyze game/practice videos
  • Assist in the overall vision of the football strength and conditioning program
  • Coordinate, identify, evaluate, and actively recruit prospective students including scheduling on-campus visits
  • Attend meetings with the coaching staff and individual student-athletes
  • Strive to build and strengthen cross-campus relationships
  • Assist Athletics Department with fundraising endeavors
  • Perform summer duties and special projects as assigned by the Head Football Coach or Director of Athletics
  • Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
  • Ability to work collaboratively with departmental and university personnel and administration
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in public relations activities, to include television and radio interviews, and press conferences, as appropriate
  • Demonstrated ability to handle high levels of stress and anxiety

WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Travel required during playing season and recruitment season
  • Evenings, weekends during playing season and recruitment season
  • Working outdoors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period of time
  • Lift or carry up to 25 pounds
  • Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead, lift overhead

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three (2) years coaching experience
  • Experience as a college football player
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and SIAC rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with departmental and university personnel and administration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree
  • Experience coaching at the collegiate level
  • Experience recruiting student athletes

USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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