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Football Graduate Assistant: Defense

Football Graduate Assistant: Defense

North Central College

Naperville, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
GA000104
Position Title
Football Graduate Assistant: Defense
Position ID
GA-ATHL-FTBL
Department
Athletics
Division
Athletics
Supervisor
Shane Dierking
Supervisor Title
Assistant Head Football Coach; Defensive Coordinator
Description of Job Duties
Including, but not limited to the following duties:
Assisting in on-field coaching of players (position specific is negotiable) for both varsity and junior varsity games, practice planning and implementation, recruiting, scheduling and travel management; assisting in the academic progress and retention of student-athletes; engaging in fund raising; assisting with camps, clinics, and alumni functions. Candidates must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA, CCIW and NCC rules and regulations.
Additional duties could be set according to the strengths of the GA and the needs of the football program.
Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records?
Yes
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements?
Yes
Will this position be working with minors?
Yes
Job Qualifications
  • Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
    Experience playing or coaching football, or athletic administrative experience.
    Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or eligibility to become current.
    Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
    Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
    Experience in college athletics strongly preferred.
    Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record strongly preferred.

Approximate number of work hours per week
20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks
New or Replacement?
Replacement
If replacement, person(s) being replaced
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date
12/12/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

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