Assistant Football Coach
Lycoming College is hiring a part-time Assistant Football Coach! This position works collaboratively in the organization and execution of athletic practices and competitive events for the Lycoming College Football team. This person will also assist with some recruitment responsibilities for new student athletes.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?
- Instruct student-athletes with sound principles and expert skills related to football.
- Prepare individual athletes for games, set season goals and motivate students using techniques that are consistent with Lycoming College’s athletic program philosophy.
- Assist in the design and implementation of schemes to prepare the team to be successful weekly.
- Successfully complete the annual NCAA “open book” rule test.
- Model integrity, respect and good sportsman ship at all times.
- Recruit student-athletes who meet the College’s admission requirements, who possess the potential to contribute to the team and add positively to the student body.
- Monitor the academic success of student-athletes.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent of 3+ years coaching experience.
- College level coaching and playing experience preferred.
- Effective in strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with student recruiting preferred.
- Travel is required for the position as is a good standing driving record with a valid US driver’s license.
- Weekend and evening work required.
What We Offer!
We have two positions available, one for an annual amount of 500 hours and the other allotted a maximum of 1,450 hours.
Employee Perks:
- 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
- Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities.
- Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members
- Use of the campus Library
How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Apply directly online by submitting your resume and cover letter along with the names and contact information for three professional references. Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. A pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle record check, and ACT 153 clearances will occur.