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Part-Time Assistant for Football (5 months)

Posting Number S00557

Position Type Part Time

Hours/Schedule Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 08/01/2025

Posted Salary $4,000

FLSA Status Exempt

Benefits Eligible No

If yes, please select: N/A

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Assist Head Coach with various facets of a varsity and JV sports program including varsity offensive line or tight ends coaching, travel coordinator and helps maintain the football social media account. The assistant athletic instructor holds weekly academic mentor meetings with student athletes, attends all training camp practices and meetings and primarily attends practices and games. The expected length of assignment is August through December.

Location Utica, NY

Application Deadline

*Full consideration by*:

Open Until Filled No

Major Responsibilities

A. Instruction of physical health, team concepts and safety (50% or more).

B. Responsible for the designing instructions for individual student-athletes (varsity running backs or tight ends) and for team needs.

C. Plans and runs daily varsity practice sessions within the broader football practice to ensure players are organized and prepared.

D. Provides leadership to ensure that student-athletes have a positive experience and are active and engaged throughout an entire practice.

E. Practice and opponent film video breakdown during the week as well as opponent film breakdown on Sundays.

F. Run offensive scout team at practice, draw cards and hold meetings to prepare scout offensive accordingly.

G. Assist in with our In-Season Strength and Conditioning Program.

H. Assist Head Football Coach in fund raising activities.

I. Help maintain and administer the Utica University Football email account.

J. May assist in driving for road trips (not required), if so would need to meet the following requirements: Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines. Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses. Will be required to attend van training annually.

K. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

May assist in driving for road trips (not required), if so would need to meet the following requirements: Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines. Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses. Will be required to attend van training annually.

Travel

Supervises

Education & Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum 1-2 years collegiate or high school coaching experience preferred or relevant high school or collegiate playing experience.

Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of football

• Interpersonal communication skills

• A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Ability to work with diversified group • Strong organizational skills

Applicant Documents Instructions

All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.

In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity\_Statement\_Guide.pdf

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for college study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

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+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ InsideHigherEd.com

+ Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

+ Ithaca Journal

+ Personal Referral

+ Utica University Website

+ Albany Times Union

+ Binghamton Press & Sun

+ careerbuilders.com

+ centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

+ Elmira Star Gazette

+ Utica University Online Employment Website

+ DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities

+ Indeed.com

+ Current Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a non Utica University Employee

+ Twitter

+ LinkedIn-Job Posting

+ LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

+ Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

+ Albany Times Union-newspaper

+ Facebook

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+ Search Firm

+ NCAA

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+ * Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume / Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

+ Letter of Reference #1