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Assistant Coach, Defensive Line

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Assistant Coach, Defensive Line
Position Number A04270
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Football
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach, is responsible for assisting with coaching, teaching, organization, planning and recruiting for the football program.

This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.
Essential Functions
Acts as a positional coach for a predetermined position(s).

Assists the Head Coach in the player instruction and skill development of student-athletes.

Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student-athletes within a selected region of the country within the University, Patriot League and NCAA policies.

Acts as an administrative liaison to a selected department on campus.

Complies with all NCAA, Patriot League and University rules and regulations.

Attends fund raising events upon request to support the program.

Responsible for administrative functions as assigned.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or minimum one year experience as a coach or on an NCAA program, preferably at the FCS or FBS level.

Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Valid Driver’s license.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Must be extremely well organized and highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Starting Salary $40,000
Maximum Starting Salary $46,000
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A625P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 04/23/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
 
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
Standing Often
Walking Often
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often
Climbing stairs Often
Climbing ladders Not Required
Reaching overhead Often
Pulling, pushing Often
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment:  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Extreme Cold:  Temperatures typically below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Extreme Heat:  Temperatures typically above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have Bachelor’s Degree or minimum one year experience as a coach or on an NCAA program, preferably at the FCS or FBS level?
    • Yes
    • No