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Assistant Football Coach (S4 Career Level or P1 Career Level), Exempt, 11-Months

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Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment. The College requires staff members to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with at least one CDC-approved vaccination dose by date of hire, or approved religious or medical exemption.

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Position Information

Date New Hire Needed

Job Title Assistant Football Coach (S4 Career Level or P1 Career Level), Exempt, 11-Months

Department Athletics

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

Grinnell College is seeking a dedicated and driven Assistant Football Coach/ Assistant Football Coach & Offensive Coordinator to play a vital role in shaping the success of our football program. This position will support the Head Coach in all facets of team operations, primarily focusing on offensive strategy, practice preparation, and game planning.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for player development, a commitment to fostering a competitive and inclusive team culture, and the ability to recruit and mentor high-achieving student-athletes. Beyond on-field responsibilities, this role will also contribute to the program’s recruitment efforts and assist in various operational tasks assigned by the Athletic Department. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the football program and the student-athletes who represent Grinnell College.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Player Development:

+ Develop and mentor a specific subgroup of players.

+ Enhance players’ skills through practical training and coaching techniques.

+ Assist in practice planning, video review, and game analysis.

+ Conduct group and individual meetings to support player growth.

+ Foster a positive team culture and contribute to overall program success.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition:

+ Identify, target, recruit, and secure high-level student-athletes.

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with recruits and their families.

+ Collaborate with the Head Coach and Admissions to support the football program’s recruitment efforts.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Department.

This roles operates 11 months a year.

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the college’s mission and values across all constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

+ Previous college playing or coaching experience is required.

+ Assistant Football Coach: Minimum of one year of experience.

+ Assistant Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator: At least three years of coaching experience are required, including one year focused on offensive coaching and play-calling responsibilities.

+ Ability to adapt to changing environments and responsibilities.

+ Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Efficient time management and task execution.

+ Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building.

+ Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities.

+ Experience managing and resolving conflicts.

+ Strong organizational and planning skills.

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

+ Technical proficiency relevant to the role.

Preferred Qualifications

+ CPR /First Aid Certified

Link to Job Description Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator (http://web.grinnell.edu/humanresources/ApplicantTracking/AsstFBCoach2025.PDF)

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FLSA Category Exempt

Staff/Faculty Staff

Employment Status Full-Time

Employment Category Regular

Posting Date 04/17/2023

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment. The College requires staff members to be vaccinated against COVID -19, with at least one CDC -approved vaccination dose by date of hire, or approved religious or medical exemption.

Open Until Filled No

Posting Number S01148

Diversity Statement

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

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