Bryant University is searching for an Offensive Skill Assistant Coach. This is an entry level position with a $17-19k stipend and on campus housing. This position reports to the Head Football Coach and is responsible to assist in all phases of the University’s D1 FCS football program.
Bryant University is a NCAA Division I program, sponsoring 25 varsity sports, and is a member of the America East and Coastal Athletic Association (Football).
Principal Accountabilities:
Effectively assist in coaching a competitive football program in a manner, which promotes sportsmanship among athletes, ensuring compliance with all NCAA conference, CAA conference, and institutional rules and regulations;
Effectively assist in recruiting qualified student athletes to participate in the men’s athletic program, and effectively promoting Bryant University academic and athletic programs to potential students;
Ensuring that players associated with the football program are eligible under NCAA and Big South conference regulations;
Assist the Head Coach in developing and implementing clinic(s), summer camp(s), and on-campus tryouts;
Effectively monitoring student athlete academic progress; referring or counseling where appropriate, and motivating the athlete;
Establishing and maintaining good personal relationships with student athletes, parents, staff, guidance counselors, the Community and the media;
Developing and overseeing an electronic system to ensure accurate and timely equipment inventory, repair, replacement, issue and retrieval; coordinating various activities involved in scheduling facilities and events;
Effectively recruiting, hiring, evaluating and motivating student assistants, ensuring that hiring and supervisor practices are in compliance with the spirit and intent of EEO/AA and other policies contained within the University’s employee and policy manuals.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
This position is best filled by an individual with an undergraduate degree and two or more years of experience coaching within an established football program, preferably at the collegiate level. Experience must include successful recruiting, coaching and counseling of student athletes . Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience motivating and supervising athletes and students, and a thorough understanding or an experience with NCAA and CAA conference rules and regulations are a plus.
The ability to manage multiple tasks is essential. Knowledge of related computer applications is important to oversee equipment inventory and manage facilities and events. A valid driver’s license is required for travel. This position is subject to the completion of a criminal background check and division of motor vehicles check.
Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.
Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our distinctive multi-disciplinary curriculum integrates business with the arts and sciences, a global perspective, and a focus on character and ethics. Through this combination of scholarly rigor, expansive thinking, and meaningful practice, students gain a deep understanding of their chosen disciplines as well as the interconnectedness of nations and cultures, which prepares them to address the emerging needs of industry and society. A Bryant education conveys not just knowledge but values; develops not just technical skills but critical thinking and reasoning ability in a global context; and inspires not just competence but the qualities of character and leadership and a culture of service to others. This transformational education inspires and empowers students to truly make a difference in the world.
Abundant co-curricular opportunities, service learning programs, internships, and practicums allow students to put theory into practice while building character and leadership skills. Athletics and recreation play an integral role in the health and well-being... of Bryant students, whether competing on one of Bryant's 25 NCAA D1 varsity teams, taking part in a club or intramural sport, or just enjoying the Bulldog school spirit.
Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 , sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for ROI.
Bryant is dedicated to the success of our faculty and staff, and the school provides excellent benefits, training, and support so that individual talents may flourish for the benefit of its students. Bryant's academic and technological excellence and innovation foster the development of individuals so each can reach his or her personal best in life and their profession.
The University is located approximately 15 minutes from Providence and one hour from Boston.