Defensive Coordinator Football Coach Jobs in Decatur, GA

About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Supports video and technology operations for the Kennesaw State University Football program. Breaks down videos for practice and opposing offense, defense, and special teams for the coaching staff.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Films and edits practices and games using various angles and cameras, and produces motivational, instructional, and highlight videos
2. Conducts video breakdown and analysis to assess offensive, defensive, and special teams coaching strategies of opponent and team
3. Assists in coordinating, along with the leadership, and student assistants to ensure all video, equipment, and technical needs are met for the football coaching staff
4. Sets up and shoots footage of all football games and practices, compiles highlight videos, creates videos for digital platforms, produces statistical reports, and provides technology setup for game tape review, presentations, game tape exchanges with other college and/or NFL teams, etc.
5. Assists in film breakdown of games and practice reports for coaches
6. Responsible for the maintenance of all football video and technology equipment including but not limited to, diagnosing and resolving computer problems, maintaining media servers, database servers, and cloud servers containing large quantities of data, setting up and configuring new hardware and software, etc.
7. Serves as the liaison with media equipment companies to keep technology current so as to properly maintain equipment and coordinate the purchase of new equipment
8. Keeps current on changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to NCAA rule changes concerning Football and video technology
9. Maintains effective relationships with the coaching staff, peers, administrators, faculty, media representatives, and the general public
10. Works to integrate sports into the whole spectrum of academic life to complement the University and its mission in the community
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Sports Management, Film, Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Required Experience
One (1) year related experience in collegiate athletics or NFL or Professional Football video department.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Previous experience in higher education with a Division I Football program.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to encode final football videos to desired size and format
Able to handle both audio and video in the field
Able to adhere to NCAA and University policies and regulations
Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of football
Familiar with digital cinematography techniques
Familiar with non-linear video editors and other industry-standard software
Demonstrated understanding of proper workflows including storage, transcoding, pulling selects
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Premiere Pro, XOS, Adobe, Final Cut, Catapult video exchange system)
Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud, audio sweetening, color correction, transcoding, QCing final products and managing deliverables
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• MVR
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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