Assistant Football Coach​/Cornerbacks

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Akron, Ohiotime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR102614
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* Job Summary:

** Provide assistance with the recruiting, advising, and administrative initiatives of the University's football program.  Provide instruction and coaching to an assigned area while monitoring the academic, athletic, and emotional development of student athletes.
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* Essential Functions:

*** 30% Provide instruction to athletes regarding specific football techniques for the purpose of preparing and developing the players in assigned area.
* 25% Assist with the recruitment initiatives of the department by encouraging talented student athletes to enroll in the University's football program.
* 25% Monitor and promotes the academic progress of student athletes. Assist with the football program's public relations and fundraising initiatives.
* 10% Coordinate numerous practices, meetings, summer camps, summer jobs and other special activities necessary for executing a successful football program.
* 10% Established and enforces departmental policies while collaborating with coaches and staff to implement new game plans and developmental programs.# #
** Additional Position Information:
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* Education:

** Requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
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* Experience:

** Requires a minimum of 1 (one) year of experience coaching or playing football at the Collegiate level and/or as a Head Coach at the High School level. Strong communication and motivational skills required. Knowledge of NCAA rules, including eligibility and recruiting rules and regulations preferred.
** Application Instructions:
** In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.
** Compensation:
** The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
** Final date to receive applications:
** February 12, 2026.
** FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
** United States of America (Exempt)
** Union Affiliation (if applicable):
**** For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
** Natasha Kuzmina
** Email:
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** Background Check Statement
** The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees.  The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus.  As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.#
** Non-Discrimination Statement
** The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our  for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.#
** State of Residence Statement
** It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

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