Assistant Coach, Football

• Assists with year-round recruitment of high school and junior college players, including traveling to prospective games/events, phone calls and letters to both coaches and players
• Assists with delivering coaching instructions in a variety of learning styles
• Assists with pre/post workouts
• Ensures tapes/video equipment are prepared for home and away games and exchange tapes with opponents
• Records statistics for each game

• Represents Alcorn State University and the Football program in a professional manner
• Other related duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) year of collegiate coaching experience, including effective leadership, communications, coaching and recruiting preferred

• Thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject sport

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

• Strong knowledge of football skills and strategies

• Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

• Strong coaching and recruiting skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to recruit effectively

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community

EEO Statement

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