Assistant Football Coach - Defense (Safeties)

Salary/Position Classification
* $60,000 - $70,000 annual, Exempt
Purpose of Position

The purpose of the Football Assistant Coach - Defense (Safeties) position is to assist the Head Football Coach with all aspects of a Division I Football program. This position provides comprehensive assistance to the Athletics Department in the area of providing comprehensive instruction to the team. This position will provide instruction to the team that includes teaching proper skills and techniques, teaching basic physical health concepts to include nutritional education, teaching team and individual leadership concepts/skills, as well as providing general safety instruction. Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.

Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide Instruction Specific to the Football Team
* Design instructional/training in-season/off-season specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
* Teach basic physical health concepts (to include nutritional education) specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
* Assist with all facets of coaching at all UND games and practices.
* Provide instruction related to team and leadership concepts/skills specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
* Provide general safety instruction for all activities in which the team and/or individuals participate. Specifically instruct student-athletes on safe training and exercise techniques.
* Provide support and encouragement to promote the mental and physical well-being of the student-athletes.
* Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with student- athletes.
* Assist/run practices under the direction of the Head Coach.
* Assist strength & conditioning coach with weight-lifting and conditioning practices, as needed.
* Assist with academic supervision of student-athletes.
* Provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student- athletes.
* Follow all NCAA, conference, UND rules and regulations.

* Recruit and Evaluate Prospective Student-Athletes / Scouting
* Recruit quality prospective student-athletes for the football program.
* Handle day-to-day correspondence, both email and print mail, as assigned.
* Handle weekly telephone calls, as assigned.
* Coordinate official and unofficial campus visits, as assigned.
* Handle documentation for each prospective student-athlete in accordance with NCAA and UND Athletics Department compliance protocols/rules.
* Follow all NCAA, conference, UND rules and regulations
* Assist with scouting of specific opponents, as assigned.
* Assist with statistics at all UND games and practices.
* Assist with team travel responsibilities, as assigned.

* Social Media / Public Relations / Fundraising
* Assist with social media for the football program, when applicable.
* Develop community support for the program and participate in Athletics department and fundraising activities, as assigned.
* Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public.
* Assist with maintaining contact with football alumni and boosters, as assigned.

* Assist with camps, clinic & other duties
* Assist with all aspects of football camps/clinics.
* Follow all university hiring procedures.
* Prepare Job Data hire forms for each camp coach/counselor, monitor/approve all timesheets, if applicable.

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