Football Assistant (Defense) & Equipment Assistant

The Football Assistant (Defense) & Equipment Assistant is a vital position to effectively manage a roster of over 130 student-athletes, not only for on field purposes, but for management of program, mentorship of student-athletes, equipment management and recruiting/retention. This position will assist with game planning with Defensive coordinator and will coach a specific segment. This is an on-campus position; full time, 10 months/year position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.

Responsibilities:

• Defensive Assistant and Position Coach; organize daily practices for defense with Defensive Coordinator; defensive assistant for JV games; analyze post game film and evaluate entire program at the end of each season; scout and prepare assigned tasks
• Equipment Assistant for Football; supervise student managers for football program; manage and coordinate with Manager of Athletic Equipment & Transportation and Head Football Coach on all aspects of ordering, inventory, maintenance of equipment related to the football program; coordinate with Facilities Director on stadium organization, equipment and basic maintenance of Tucci; coordinate with Manager of Athletic Equipment on all laundry needs and football locker room maintenance
• Assist in administration duties with the football program and recruiting efforts; assist in game day travel rosters and set up; overall practice planning, team meetings, and end of season individual meetings; organization of playbooks for each segment with head coach; help organize on-campus visits, high-school visits and camps; recruiting events at high schools and on-campus visits, responsible for assigned territory
• All phases of Defensive Play for assigned segment and Special Teams assistant; coaching LB’s and DB’s on the field in game management; coordinate meetings with position players and other segments; work closely with and educate players on skill development for physical and mental abilities; work with head coach on defensive special teams, PAT Block, punt return and kick-off

Requirements:

• Masters’s degree preferred
• Minimum of one year related experience; knowledge of defensive schemes, LB or DB play/skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Application Information:

Please download the application at . Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled.

Email: [email protected]

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Fax: 309-556-1710 (please use cover sheet)

$35k-$40k, based on experience

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here . Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints.