Assistant Coach, Football

About Us

About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.

We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location (Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Performs a variety of functions and responsibilities, assigned by the head coach including but not limited to, coaching, budget management, recruiting, purchasing equipment, supplies, uniforms, etc. Schedules games and practices for assigned athletics program. Responsible for program public relations and fundraising. Adheres to all rules and regulations of KSU, NCAA and the conference. Assists in the organization and planning of practices, player development, academic support and monitoring, regional recruitment of quality prospective student-athletes, attendance at team competitions, and assists with administrative duties assigned by the Head Coach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches assigned position(s) and assists coaching staff in all aspects related to the assigned program
• Supports the implementation of plans and programs which will achieve appropriate and necessary academic progress, retention and timely graduation of each student-athlete on the roster
• Provides leadership and support for department-wide priorities and initiatives
• Organizes, supervises, coordinates and employs sound coaching techniques and practices
• Participates in university and Department of Athletics events as required
• Prepares student-athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally to compete for Conference Championships and post-season competitions
• Supports the program s plan to create an atmosphere favorable to the ethical, academic and athletic development of student-athletes
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus

Educational Requirements

Associate s degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver s license

Current, and valid CPR/AED Certification

Two (2) years of relevant experience coaching in a post-secondary level program, professional athlete, professional tour participant or professional coach in a related sports program

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Pass NCAA Recruiting Test

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to serve as a spokesperson for the intercollegiate program

Able to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with student-athletes, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and the public

Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time

KNOWLEDGE

Possesses a thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, conference, State of Georgia and university policies, rules and regulations

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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