Coach In Football Jobs in Gardner, MA (NOW HIRING)

This position is responsible for all aspects of instruction, along with the development and management of a comprehensive NCAA Division II Football program as a component of the college experience, which enhances and supports the students' liberal arts education.
SCOPE:

• Communicates regularly with students, parents, University personnel, high school coaches, NCAA, and Conference officials.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Assists with all phases of the Division II Football program.
2. Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures set forth by Assumption University, the NE10 Conference, and the NCAA.
3. Responsible for promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of NCAA compliance amongst coaches and student-athletes.
4. Assists the Head Coach in organizing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating practice sessions, games, and conditioning programs. Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the preparation of games and practices.
5. Assists in developing and implementing strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at their best in the classroom and on playing surfaces.
6. Assists with identifying, evaluating, and recruiting potential student-athletes.
7. Assists in coordinating personal development initiatives and community service activities for all student-athletes.
8. Position requires working weekends and nights.
9. Serves as a Campus Security Authority for Clery reporting purposes and a Responsible Employee for Title IX reporting purposes.
10. Participates in public relations activities and works closely with the University's athletic communications, marketing, and fundraising programs. Attends athletic development/alumni functions, academic/athletic honors, and other special events as designated by the University.
11. Represents the sports programs in the community as appropriate.
12. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires sitting, standing, walking, moderate physical activity, and bending. Work may occasionally involve exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.
ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY:St. John Paul II wrote: "Man's creation by God 'in his own image' confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings." Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect.As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.
Requirements

• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• University coaching experience preferred
• Strong communication and public relations, management, and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in the areas of conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques;
• Shall maintain current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships by working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's Degree /Master's preferred.
• Must have a current driver's license and meet the qualifications of an Assumption University Driver.