Bethune-Cookman University
Job Title: Special Teams Coordinator/TE’s Coach (Football)
Reporting Structure: Head Football Coach
Division: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Job Summary: The Special Teams Coordinator/Tight End’s Coach will lead the areas as assigned, manage and direct all phases of the day-to-day positional operation of the University’s football program, as assigned by the Head Football Coach, including but not limited to: assisting with effective coaching, skill training, and student-athlete development; successful recruitment, retention, and graduation of high-performing student-athletes. Assisting as assigned or directed with the preparation, organization, design, and implementation of effective practice plans, off-season programs, video review, and recruiting systems. Assisting as assigned or directed with operational, equipment, and travel planning execution. Assisting as assigned or directed with community engagement, fundraising, and effective public relations; adherence to NCAA, SWAC, and B-CU rules and regulations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Special Teams Coordinator/Tight End’s Coach shall:
- Assist the head football coach in supporting the philosophy, goals, mission, and championship culture of the University and its Intercollegiate Athletics programs
- Assist the head football coach with responsibility for the quality of the football student-athletes' academic, social, and athletic experience
- Assist the head football coach with responsibility for game preparation, strategy, execution, and practice/meeting scheduling
- Significantly demonstrate collegiate and ideally professional experience as a player and/or coach
- Reflect a national profile with significant recruiting experiences
- Have great leadership qualities with football programs and publicly to help advance the University’s football program
- Assist the head football coach in ensuring a culture of compliance by adherence to BCU, SWAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
- Be an excellent brand ambassador of the University
- Be an ardent communicator who cultivates positive internal and external interactions
- With the head coach’s direction, prepare to meet with alumni of the program and university; prospective donors, media, enhance public relations and community efforts
- Assist the head football coach with host camps, clinics, and recruitment events
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required and at least four years of coaching experience; or a combination of collegiate and/or professional experience with expertise and demonstrated success in the technical and teaching aspects of coaching football.
- Master's Degree preferred. Proven ability to organize and develop a comprehensive recruiting plan with proficiency in the successful retention and graduation of high-performing football collegiate student-athletes.
- High-level knowledge and application of SWAC and NCAA rules and regulations; proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Keen ability to coordinate and maintain regular communication with the head football coach and/or designee, assistant football coaches, other athletics staff, including the Director of Athletics or designee, Compliance, Sports Medicine, Business Office, Student Athlete Services, Marketing and Media Relations, and Equipment. Video, Strength & Conditioning, and Facilities Operations.
- Technology Competency:
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. Basic personal computer operation and willingness to adapt to a changing technology environment, i.e., updates, security, and new versions. Ability to use multiple internet browsers, with competence in email and document management.
Physical Requirements:
- Duties require both indoor and outdoor work with direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and cold.
- Physical ability to endure physically strenuous workouts and physical exercise daily, including standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, stooping, lifting, and loud speaking.
- Ability to work hours outside the normal University schedule.
- Physical ability to travel; perceptual demands for sound, form, depth, and reaction.
- Manual dexterity; Lifting of up to fifty pounds.
The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion, or disability, or any other applicable local, state, or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity, and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 386-481-2049.
The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its attempts to improve the operations of the university
