Assistant Coach, Running Backs, Football

The Assistant Coach, Football supports the Head Coach, Football. In that support role, the Assistant Coach is responsible for helping to operate a program for student-athletes, with differing abilities and skills, and serves as a role model to student-athletes.

The successful candidate must be able to:

- implement and communicate offensive or defensive schemes,
- oversee a position group
- evaluate personnel,
- assist the Head Coach, Football in all aspects of game and practice preparation,
- mentor and monitor student-athletes' academic progress,
- follow all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA, SAC and Emory & Henry
College.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develops and instructs running backs on technique, ball security, pass protection, and offensive schemes
- Analyze performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques and strategies in preparation for
competition and during contests.
- Assist the head coach, as directed, in the coordination of general administrative duties (including
budgeting, game scheduling, travel plans, meeting requests for information, and business
procedures).
- Communicate with the athletic trainer, Director of Athletics Communication, the Sports
Information Director, Associate Director of Athletics, and department administrators as directed
by the head coach.

- As directed by the head coach, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recruiting and scouting
activities.
- Assist, as directed by the head coach, the Associate Director of Athletics in matters for which
he/she is responsible including ordering and inventorying of equipment, and maintenance and
use of facilities for contests and practices.
- Adhere to and follow all rules and guidelines of Emory & Henry College, Old Dominion Athletic
Conference and the NCAA.
Secondary Duties
- Other duties as assigned.
- Game day management duties.

Direct Reports
- None.

- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Previous coaching experience required.
- College playing experience is preferred.

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:

- Ability to coach, teach and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific
to their sport
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student
development and the importance of holistic education.

- Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-
athletes.

- Ability to be a supportive team player within the Department of Athletics and
Emory & Henry College.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
- A working knowledge of recruiting and compliance software.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning/professional development (i.e.,
attend conferences, clinics, workshops).
Working Conditions
- Expected to work weekends and evenings as needed.
- Work may be performed in an outside setting to include inclement weather.

Physical Requirements

- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.