Assistant Football Coach, Secondary - Part Time Coach

Job Description Summary

Assistant Football Coach, Secondary Coach reports into the Head Football Coach and assists in the management of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team. Specific responsibilities include assisting the Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator on the defensive side of the football team.

• Assists in the coordination of all aspects of the defense and special teams while coaching a defensive skill position in the Secondary
• Implements offensive principles, studies the opponent game film while assisting in game planning and installing game plans.
• Evaluates athletes’ skills and review performance to determine the strengths and weaknesses of that week’s opponent.
• Assists in planning coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA regulations.
• Acts as counsel /mentor to assigned student-athletes, focusing on academic, athletic and personal areas. Identifies and recruits prospective student-athletes, in accordance with Bentley University academic standards and NCAA Div. II regulations.
• Provides scouting reports that detail player assessments and offers recommendations on athlete recruitment priorities. Monitors the academic eligibility of prospective student-athletes, ensuring the academic integrity of Bentley University is maintained in the acceptance of recruited student-athletes.
• In direct planning with the Head Coach, assists in developing and executing successful recruiting strategies to meet the recruitment and retention goals set by Bentley University.
• Monitors the academic eligibility of current student-athletes to ensure progress toward earning a degree in a defined academic program.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism and integrity on and off the field with student-athletes, the coaching staff, parents of student-athletes, staff members of the Athletic Department, University Administrators, and members of the community.
• Must adhere to all applicable compliance regulations including but not limited to NCAA and the Northeast-10 Conference.

• Assists in the coordination of all aspects of the defense and special teams while coaching a defensive skill position in the Secondary
• Implements offensive principles, studies the opponent game film while assisting in game planning and installing game plans.
• Evaluates athletes’ skills and review performance to determine the strengths and weaknesses of that week’s opponent.
• Assists in planning coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA regulations.
• Acts as counsel /mentor to assigned student-athletes, focusing on academic, athletic and personal areas. Identifies and recruits prospective student-athletes, in accordance with Bentley University academic standards and NCAA Div. II regulations.
• Provides scouting reports that detail player assessments and offers recommendations on athlete recruitment priorities. Monitors the academic eligibility of prospective student-athletes, ensuring the academic integrity of Bentley University is maintained in the acceptance of recruited student-athletes.
• In direct planning with the Head Coach, assists in developing and executing successful recruiting strategies to meet the recruitment and retention goals set by Bentley University.
• Monitors the academic eligibility of current student-athletes to ensure progress toward earning a degree in a defined academic program.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism and integrity on and off the field with student-athletes, the coaching staff, parents of student-athletes, staff members of the Athletic Department, University Administrators, and members of the community.
• Must adhere to all applicable compliance regulations including but not limited to NCAA and the Northeast-10 Conference.

• Assist defensive coordinator with video/breakdown analysis and scouting of opponents as requested. Train with student-athletes who may need additional time or individual coaching in order to maintain and improve their abilities.
• Represent Bentley University in a professional way as host and visitor to other teams.
• Assist with other administrative or coaching duties as requested by the Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator when needed.