Essential Job Duties

The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Football Coach and handles the needs of assigned players. The Assistant Coach is responsible for monitoring academic progress of assigned players; attends compliance education meetings; assists with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes, to include assisting with on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes; assists in coaching and teaching skill-development in student-athletes; instructs on team philosophy, physical health and safety; attends coaches’ preparatory meetings and develops and implements strategies resulting from these meetings; advises and counsels student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility, academic performance, as well as personal conduct and appearance; participates in public relations activities to include granting interviews with newspaper, radio and television media, attending press conferences and making public appearances; operates within approved budget allocations; assists with the development of schedules for practice and competition to include interfacing with departmental administrators and representatives of other schools and conference; interfaces with Student Managers to ensure that necessary athletic equipment is available for scheduled practices and competitive events; and monitors student-athlete conduct.

The Assistant Coach must adhere to the NCAA and ACC governing policies and procedures, demonstrate commitment to both the intent and spirit of applicable NCAA and ACC rules and regulations, and demonstrates integrity and professionalism in applying guidelines to individual program.