Graduate Assistant Football Coach

Job Description:Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by supporting the head coach in the overall administration of the Football Program. Two (academic) year position to include Room, Board, Tuition, Fees, and a stipend.Essential FunctionsAssists the head coach in the organization and implementation of practice plans and game management.Assists the Offensive Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator, and Special Teams Coordinator as needed.Assists the head coach in the recruitment of qualified student athletesAssists the head coach in the scheduling all travel and lodging arrangements for the program as neededAssists in the supervision of student workers (work study) to film gamesAssists in the academic monitoring of student athletes during each academic yearAssists the head coach and the athletic training staff in monitoring the injuries of student athletesAssists in the organization and administration of fundraising activities in conjunction with the Director of the Maroon and Gold Athletic Association and the Touchdown ClubAssists in the completion of Travel Forms, End of Season Reports, Preseason and In-season Squad Lists and Travel Expense Reports as neededAssists video coordinator (practice film, game film, high-light film)Assists the head coach in contacting and entering recruiting information into the Slate recruiting databaseAttends University Open HousesServes on University and Athletic Department Committees as assignedDevelops and nurtures alumni and community relationsResponsible for retention of quality student-athletesServes as game management for department events. Other FunctionsMaintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.Speaks, reads and writes in English.Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.Requirements:Bachelor's degree is required; Acceptance to Graduate School requiredAt least 2 years of relevant football experience (coaching/playing)Collegiate football playing experience is preferredExperience in a collegiate environment is preferredKnowledgeable of all NCAA rules and regulationsExperience in speaking with small and large groupsExperience with fundraising activitiesAED, CPR and First Aid certification and NCAA Rules Test is requiredProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook)Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 50 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campusFrequent evening and weekend hoursTravel as needed Environmental ConditionsWork both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and frequent computer use at workstationHigh level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes or temperature changesAdditional Information:Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.Application Instructions:Please provide a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and Norwich application.