Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant Football Coach

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant Football Coach position within the department of Intercollegiate Athletics. 

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Salary Range: $57,000 to $67,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant Coach assists with the management of the football program. Emphasis will be placed on recruitment, mentoring student athletes, and assisting with practices to include planning and skill development. The Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant Coach assists the Head Football Coach in representation of the football program at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, University, booster club, and fundraising events as needed. This position requires you to work evenings and weekends and will require travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Student-Athlete Skill Development, Technique and Mentorship
Develop the specialist and defensive position group athletically and mentally so that they can maximize their potential as players. In addition, be an active participant in their development off the field. This includes, but is not limited to, academically, emotionally, and socially. 

Recruiting   
Evaluate, rank, and recruit local, regional, national, and international specialists and defensive players at your position. Evaluate and recruit all position players within your assigned recruiting areas. Establish and cultivate relationships with high school and junior college coaches in your recruiting areas. Participate in the planning and execution of unofficial and official recruiting visits. 

Practice, Game Planning and Game Strategy
Assist the defensive coordinator in practice preparation with the organization of defensive position drills, player reps and player rotations. Plan and organize the practice and game preparation of the special teams units. In addition, coordinate the special teams units on game day. Evaluate the opponent’s offensive personnel and assist in creating a weekly game plan. Evaluate the opponent’s special teams personnel and create a game plan to exploit their weaknesses.    

Administrative  
Assist the Head Football Coach by attending intercollegiate athletics, alumni, university, booster club and fundraising events. Work with the Sports Information Director to participate in approved media request.      

Other Duties as Assigned
Assist and/or complete other duties that may be assigned by the VP and Director of Athletics, Football Sport Administrator or Head Football Coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• A working knowledge of NCAA compliance rules and regulations preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.