Assistant Coach

Summary

Job Category:
Coaching
Job Title:
Assistant Coach
Job Category Definition:
Responsible for the organization, development, and leadership of a varsity intercollegiate athletic program in support of the mission and core values of the Athletic Department/University. Duties may include hiring staff; recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes; establishing a competitive schedule; coordinating practice planning, skill development, and designing strategies which prepare team for competition; mentoring student-athletes; overseeing booster clubs and development initiatives; organizing sport camps; and budget management; collaborates with numerous athletic and University units; demonstrates adherence to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Job Title Definition:
The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach with management of the program with emphasis on, but not limited to, the following: assists with all aspects of the recruiting process; helps mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional and social growth; assists in gathering, preparing and presenting scouting materials; assists with film exchange; assists in practice planning and skill development; assists with team travel; assists with purchasing/inventory of equipment; assists in organization of sport camps; coordinates visiting team requests; coordinates with athletic department personnel and other University units; compiles and maintains statistical information; supervises student managers and other ancillary personnel; professional development; coordinates team community service; represents Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events when required; performs requested responsibilities with booster club; assists with fund raising; available for media requests; and performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach; adheres to all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations while promoting the core values and strategic goals of intercollegiate athletics. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title. 
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:
 

Levels

Level 1 

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ATCO0101 G Non-Exempt

Level 1 positions typically demonstrate baseline working knowledge of routine work applications; follow standard principles and systems and use appropriate terminology associated with a particular field of specialization; participate as a team member in a collaborative environment within a diverse workforce; actively contribute to completion of team goals and assigned tasks; clearly communicate information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing; follow recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under direct and frequent supervision while performing routine duties using established procedures with detailed instructions.

Typical Education & Experience

0+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Typical Work Duties
  • Assist with parts of the recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes such as prospect evaluation, prospect selection, on campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.)
  • Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assist Head Coach in establishing rules of conduct and team policies
  • Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials
  • Assist with film exchange
  • Assist with parts of the organization and planning for home events (officials, set up, tear down, announcers, etc.)
  • Assist with parts of practice planning and skill development of student athletes
  • Assist with parts of game day coaching and strategy
  • Assist with parts of the organization and planning of team travel
  • Assist with the purchasing, inventory, care and storage of equipment
  • Assist with parts of the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps
  • Assist with fulfilling visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
  • Collaborate with athletic department personnel and other University units as required
  • Collaborate with the SID office, assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information as required
  • Continue professional development (e.g., conducting and attending clinics, attending national conventions, participating in other camp instruction opportunities)
  • Assist with parts of the coordination of team community service
  • When required, may represent Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events
  • Assist with parts of the oversight and management of booster clubs
  • Assist with parts of team and athletic fund raising efforts
  • May assist with the management and response to media requests before, after and between contests
  • Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
  • Support the mission and core values of intercollegiate athletics
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 2 

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ATCO0102 H Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization; perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas/applications by continuously building on current job knowledge; maintain effective relationships with peers, vendors, and others in a diverse environment; support team decisions and follow through with team responsibilities; interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; determine causes of unusual occurrences and apply standard principles and practices to determine and implement solutions; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under general supervision, while performing assignments that are varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involve limited responsibility.

Typical Education & Experience

1+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Typical Work Duties
  • Assist in most areas of recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes which may include prospect evaluation, prospect selection, off campus evaluation, on campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.)
  • Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assist Head Coach in establishing rules of conduct and team policies
  • Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials
  • Assist with film exchange
  • Assist with the organization and planning for home events (officials, set up, tear down, announcers, etc.)
  • Assist with practice planning and skill development of student athletes
  • Assist with parts of game day coaching and strategy
  • Assist with the organization and planning of team travel
  • Assist with the purchasing, inventory, care and storage of equipment
  • Assist with the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps
  • Assist with fulfilling visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
  • Assist with former athlete and alumni relations
  • Collaborate with athletic department personnel and other University units as required
  • Collaborate with the SID office, assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information as required
  • May assist with the supervision of student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches and other ancillary personnel
  • Continue professional development (e.g., conducting and attending clinics, attending national conventions, participating in other camp instruction opportunities)
  • Assist with the coordination of team community service
  • When required, represent Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events
  • Assist with the oversight and management of booster clubs
  • Assist with team and athletic fund raising efforts
  • Assist with the management and response to media requests before, after and between contests
  • Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
  • Support the mission and core values of intercollegiate athletics
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 3 

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ATCO0103 J Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments; apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments; promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; may lead a project team involved in completion of difficult assignments, requiring proficient knowledge of field of specialization; interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions; typically work with minimal supervision on difficult assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters.

Typical Education & Experience

2+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Typical Work Duties
  • Independently assist in all areas of the recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes including prospect evaluation, prospect selection, off campus evaluation, on and off campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.)
  • Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assist Head Coach in establishing and enforcing rules of conduct and team policies
  • Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials
  • Assist with film exchange
  • Assist with the organization and planning for home events (officials, set up, tear down, announcers, etc.)
  • Assist with practice planning and skill development of student athletes
  • Assist with game day coaching and strategy
  • Independently assist with the organization and planning of team travel
  • Assist with the purchasing, inventory, care and storage of equipment
  • Assist with the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps
  • Coordinate visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
  • Assist with former athlete and alumni relations; may have specific duties such as writing a newsletter
  • Collaborate with athletic department personnel and other University units as required
  • Collaborate with the SID office, assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information as required
  • May independently supervise student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches and other ancillary personnel
  • Continue professional development (e.g., conducting and attending clinics, attending national conventions, participating in other camp instruction opportunities)
  • Assist with the coordination of team community service
  • When required, represent Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events
  • Assist with the oversight and management of booster clubs
  • Assist with team and athletic fund raising efforts
  • Assist with the management and response to media requests before, after and between contests
  • Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
  • Support the mission and core values of intercollegiate athletics
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach; may assign additional duties to other Assistant Coaches

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4 

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ATCO0104 L Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and complete complex assignments; integrate complex elements from other specialties into work assignments; demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity throughout the University; establish a shared vision and take responsibility for the achievement of team goals, and provide direction for appropriate implementation of plans; present ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and use persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; develop new techniques, concepts, theories, programs or solutions and apply them to complex strategic operating issues; typically work independently on complex work assignments, review progress and evaluate results and update management as appropriate; may direct and delegate work to lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

4+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Typical Work Duties
  • Coordinate the recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes in a particular region or specialty area (i.e., position on the team, offense/defense, etc.) including prospect evaluation, prospect selection, off campus evaluation, on and off campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.)
  • May have control or oversight of certain parts of the program's budget as assigned by the Head Coach
  • Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assist Head Coach in establishing and enforcing the rules of conduct and team policies
  • Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials
  • Assist with film exchange
  • Coordinate the organization and planning for home events (officials, set up, tear down, announcers, etc.)
  • May design practice plans and skill development of student athletes
  • Assist with game day coaching and strategy
  • May coordinate the organization and planning of team travel
  • Monitor the purchasing, inventory, care and storage of equipment
  • Assist with the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps
  • Coordinate visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
  • Coordinate former athlete and alumni relations (newsletter, special functions, promotions, etc.)
  • Collaborate with athletic department personnel and other University units as required
  • Collaborate with the SID office, assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information as required
  • May independently supervise student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches and other ancillary personnel
  • Continue professional development (e.g., conducting and attending clinics, attending national conventions, participating in other camp instruction opportunities)
  • Oversee the coordination of team community service
  • When required, represent Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events
  • Oversee and manage booster clubs
  • Coordinate team and be involved with athletic fund raising efforts
  • Assist with the coordination of and response to media requests before, after and between contests
  • Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
  • Support the mission and core values of intercollegiate athletics
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach; may assign additional duties to other Assistant Coaches

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5 

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ATCO0105 M Exempt

Level 5 positions typically extend mastery of job knowledge to the principles, theories and practices of related specialties; expand knowledge of best practices and incorporate into all work assignments and procedures; evaluate and enhance current practices and efforts to ensure optimal support of diversity; oversee leadership of teams and projects that involve extensive cooperation and coordination between multiple departments across the University or with external customers; prepare written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on highly complex issues and deliver to a broad variety of audiences; identify and implement innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues which may involve unusual circumstances and incomplete or conflicting data; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions; work independently on highly complex or strategic assignments; may direct and supervise lower-level staff.

Typical Education & Experience

6+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Typical Work Duties
  • Independently coordinate and direct other assistant coaches in the overall plan for the recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes including prospect evaluation, prospect selection, off campus evaluation, on and off campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.); may have authority to make grant-in-aid decisions, official visit selections, etc.
  • Oversight and control over specific parts of the budget
  • Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; may share responsibilities with the Head Coach in establishing and enforcing the rules of conduct and team policies
  • Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials
  • Assist with film exchange
  • Coordinate and oversee the organization and planning for home events including Conference and/or NCAA-level championship events (officials, set up, tear down, announcers, banquets, coaches meetings, etc.)
  • May independently design plans for practice and skill development of student athletes (e.g., offensive/defensive coordinator)
  • Coordinate and direct specific aspects of game day coaching and strategy
  • Coordinate the organization and planning of team travel
  • Monitor the purchasing, inventory, care and storage of equipment
  • May coordinate the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps
  • Coordinate visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
  • Direct and plan former athlete and alumni relations (newsletter, special functions, promotions, etc.)
  • Collaborate with athletic department personnel and other University units as required
  • Collaborate with the SID office, assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information as required
  • May independently supervise assistant coaches, student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches and other ancillary personnel
  • Continue professional development (e.g., conducting and attending clinics, attending national conventions, participating in other camp instruction opportunities)
  • Oversee and manage the coordination of team community service
  • Represent Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events
  • May direct other Assistant Coaches in the oversight and management of booster clubs
  • May play a significant role in team and athletic fund raising efforts
  • Coordinate and respond to media requests before, after and between contests
  • Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations; mentor other Assistant Coaches and staff per athletic department, University, and NCAA policies and procedures
  • Support the mission and core values of intercollegiate athletics
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach; may assign additional duties to other Assistant Coaches

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.