<p>The Assistant Football Coach assists teaching coaching training performance and recruitment of student athletes for the varsity Football team by performing the following duties Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties Primary purpose is to teach and coach student athletes while assisting the head coach in the conduct of the program Performs components of the varsity Football sports program to include coaching recruiting office duties and video oversight Identifies and recruits academically qualified student athletes and reinforces student athletes goal to graduate Actively support the endeavors and advancement of the Missouri Southern Athletics Department Operates within the guidelines of Missouri Southern State University MIAA and NCAA rules and regulations Communicates with members of the media when the head coach is not available Performs athletic administration and support activities including regular attendance at department meetings Work effectively and collaboratively with medical staff including athletic trainers team physicians and strength and conditioning coaches to ensure the physical and mental health and well being of student athletes Develop and maintain quality relationships within the community both on and off campus Promote the academic and athletic well being of student athletes Conduct summer camps and clinics if warranted Performs other related duties as required Education Experience and Licenses Bachelors degree from accredited four year college or university required Masters degree preferred Demonstrated a minimum of 1 year of successful coaching experience with Division I or II preferred Proven ability to lead and manage people Good interpersonal verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability and success in teaching the skills and fundamentals of the sport Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules and regulations The ability to organize and motivate the student athletes to maximum performance level in sports and academic achievement Proven experience in recruiting highly motivated and qualified student athletes Good organizational and time management skills Demonstrated knowledge of the institution MIAA and Division II athletics preferred Valid drivers license and ability to meet universitys insurance requirements for driving college vehicles required Current certification in first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR and automatic external defibrillator AED use is preferred at the time of hire and will be required prior to participation in any countable athletically related activities as defined by the NCAA Knowledge Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or NCAA and MIAA regulations Ability to write reports and business correspondence ie Recruiting letters Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of media administrators faculty staff students public groups andor Board of GovernorsRequires the ability to oversee purchasing authority up to 3000 without approval from supervisorRequires the ability to use small office equipment including copy machines or multi line telephone systemsRequires the ability to use computers for data entryRequires the ability to use computers for word processing andor accounting purposesPhysical DemandsWork Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk and talk or hear including the use of a telephone The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle and feel including the use of a computer keyboard; and reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop kneel crouch crawl or climb or balance The employee must frequently lift andor move up to 70 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color perception peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus Requires the ability to see smell and taste The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate During game conditions the noise level is often loud NOTICE The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if shehe can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation</p>