The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Reporting to the Head Football Coach, this position works as part of an interdependent coaching team that is tasked with the overall management of the Bluffton Football team. This position is tasked with the following responsibilities: supervising the academic progress of players and recruiting for the team and University.
- WR Coach: Reviews opponent film breakdown, organizes weekly scouting reports, develops a weekly game plan, provides input into play calling on game day, designs practice plans for his position, scripts practice, holds film review meetings and installation meetings, effectively teaches and corrects the fundamental skills of his position.
- Demonstrates concern for the academic, physical, and emotional well-being of each team member.
- The Bluffton University Athletics Department has identified existing programming models and identified common habits and virtues that frame the unique Bluffton University student-athlete experience. These “habits of excellence” emphasize practice and align with Aristotelian virtues to form our virtue-driven athletics program.
- Actively encourages and supports the academic success of team members, including encouraging or ensuring regular class attendance, monitoring grades, and working to minimize conflicts between athletic and academic responsibilities.
- Actively encourages and supports the physical well-being of team members by working with the training staff and other appropriate medical personnel to assure that the student-athletes are physically ready to participate, which includes looking for signs of eating disorders or the use of illegal and/or unhealthful drugs and supplements and taking appropriate preventive measures and establishing healthy workout and practice schedules.
- Actively encourages and supports the psychological and emotional well-being of team members, provides appropriate mentoring and life guidance, and seeks professional assistance when circumstances warrant.
- Academic Supervisor: Works with head coach to monitor and mentor position group to provide a support system to allow student-athletes to progress towards graduation.
- Recruit for the team and University: Maintains phone calls, mailing list and checklist on recruits. Maintains up-to-date records on recruited players. Recruits in state and out of state areas by travel, phone, NCAA approved social media and handwritten letter.
- Other duties
- The Bluffton University Athletics Department has identified existing programming models and identified common habits and virtues that frame the unique Bluffton University student-athlete experience. These “habits of excellence” emphasize practice and align with Aristotelian virtues to form our virtue-driven athletics program.
- Actively participates in athletic department functions and meetings, and in university committees as assigned.
- Maintains effective working relationships with administrative staff, coaches, student-athletes, and other staff.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
To be determined based on qualifications and skill set, but may include teaching, event management, intramurals, facility operations, and other duties as assigned by the VP of Student Life and Athletics.
Minimum:
- Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience: Collegiate level football player, one year of assistant coaching experience at the high school or college level.
- Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree. Collegiate level football player, one year of assistant coaching experience at the high school or college level.
Preferred:
- Education/Certification: Master’s degree or strength and conditioning certification
- Experience: progressive college football coaching experience
- Skill/Abilities: Use of social media, Microsoft Office, Hudl, and experience with recruitment management software
Skill/Abilities:
- Excellent written & verbal communication needed, ability to manage multi-task situations. Valid Driver’s license. Willingness to travel, including overnight and weekends. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Competent computer and related software skills
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an appointment is made.
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the office indicated below:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Completed Bluffton employment application
Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
[email protected]
Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
Posted 6/1/26
