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Gannon University

Assistant Football Coach

Erie, PA

Physical Demands Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with recruiting and coaching a college-level football team. Exempt Status Exempt Position Classification Professional Position ...

Hocking College

Football Position Coach

Nelsonville, OH · On-site

Duties and Responsibilities · Provided instruction to student athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of football per specific position. * Assist in the yearly recruiting, instructing ...

Hocking College

Football Position Coach

Nelsonville, OH · On-site

Duties and Responsibilities • Provided instruction to student athletes on the fundamentals, details and strategies of football per specific position. * Assist in the yearly recruiting, instructing ...

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A Football Recruiting job involves identifying, evaluating, and securing talented athletes for a football program. Recruiters build relationships with high school players, coaches, and families to assess skill levels and determine the best fit for their team. They analyze game footage, attend scouting events, and coordinate campus visits to attract top prospects. Strong communication, networking, and knowledge of NCAA regulations are essential for success in this role.

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As a football recruiting professional, your day often involves reviewing player footage, communicating with high school coaches and prospective athletes, and coordinating campus visits or recruiting events. You'll also work closely with coaching staff to evaluate team needs and shape recruiting strategies that align with the program's goals. Staying up-to-date with NCAA guidelines and managing recruiting databases are key parts of the job. The role is both fast-paced and collaborative, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on the team's future success.

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To thrive in Football Recruiting, you need a deep understanding of football talent evaluation, team needs analysis, and knowledge of NCAA or other league regulations, often supported by experience in coaching or sports management. Familiarity with recruiting databases, scouting software, and compliance management systems is essential. Strong interpersonal, networking, and communication skills help build lasting relationships with athletes, coaches, and school administrators. These competencies are critical for identifying top talent, maintaining program integrity, and helping build successful teams.

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Assistant Football Coach

Assistant Football Coach

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI • On-site

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Re-posted 19 days ago

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Position Information
Position Title Assistant Football Coach Location Appleton Department Athletics Position Type Staff Position Description & Qualifications
Assistant Football Coach (Wide Receivers)
Reports To: Head Football Coach and Athletics Director
Department: Athletics
Classification: FT Exempt
Job Summary:
The Assistant Football Coach will assist the Head Football Coach with all duties related to operating the football program, including but not limited to recruiting student-athletes, planning, and executing practice sessions, game preparation, game-day coaching, academic monitoring, and managing game day responsibilities. As a member of the athletics department this person will have additional responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Lawrence University is a member of the NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference. Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, and Midwest Fencing Conference. Lawrence currently fields teams in 24 intercollegiate sports with approximately 425 scholar-athletes and is committed to a well-balanced program promoting excellence in both.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Head Coach and other staff to support offensive game planning.
  • Recruit high caliber student-athletes compatible with Lawrence University's mission and the specific goals of the football program.
  • Assist in advising student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA, MWC, and football specific rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.
  • Coordinate the review of practice and game video for the team.
  • Manage strength and conditioning program for the team.
  • Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
  • Meet regularly with the student-athletes about academics and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.
  • Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
  • Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
  • Coordinate specific activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
  • Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
  • Assume responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
  • Attend appropriate athletics departmental staff meetings.
  • Game day manager for an assigned sport.
  • Assume additional duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Successful coaching experience.
  • Experience recruiting at the college level.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Strength and Conditioning Certification
  • First aid and AED certification needed prior to conducting athletics related activities.
  • Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S616P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date Best Consideration Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions Summary Anticipated Number of Hours per Week 40

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