Assistant Football Coach and Associate in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

One of the world's leading universities, Columbia University Athletics offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 31 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, the Milstein Family Tennis Center, and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Assistant Football Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Football Coach.

Responsibilities

• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions under the direction of the Head Football Coach.
• Recruiting student athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Football Coach.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations and/or Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking, and listening abilities.
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge.
• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student athletes.
• Completing all assignments made by the Head Football Coach including but not limited to budget management, scheduling, and fundraising.
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high level of competency in Football skill instruction, motivation, and understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.
• Strong recruiting, teaching, and coaching skills.
• An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student athletes, staff, and alumni.
• Successful background in collegiate coaching, preferably at the D1 collegiate level.
• Proven skills in fan, friend, and fund-raising.
• Valid Driver's License.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.