Assistant Football Coach

State Title: Professional Services Specialist IV

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Employment Type: 35 hours per week/Full-time

Internal salary: Range 18/$55,142.18 - $88,214.84

External salary: Range 18/$55,142.18 - $63,410.34

UNION POSITIONS: The internal salary range is used for applicants who are current NJ state employees with underlying classified status for promotional calculations who meet the requirements below. The external salary range is used for candidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirements below.

About TCNJ
Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

About TCNJ Athletics

TCNJ is a highly selective public institution known for academic excellence and a strong commitment to student success. As a member of NCAA Division III and the NJAC, TCNJ Athletics sponsors 20 varsity sports and embraces the DIII philosophy of balancing academics, athletics, and campus involvement.
 
Position Overview:

The College of New Jersey, a member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) and NCAA Division III, invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach. This is a full-time, 12-month position within the AFT (American Federation of Teachers) bargaining unit and reports to the Head Football Coach and the Executive Director of Athletics. The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting all aspects of a competitive football program, including recruiting, practice and game preparation, player development, academic support, and adherence to NCAA and institutional policies.
 
Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions.

• Support all phases of game-day preparation and execution, including film review and scouting reports.

• Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes consistent with the mission of TCNJ and NCAA DIII philosophy.

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support for student-athletes regarding academic and personal development.

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, NJAC, and TCNJ policies and procedures.

• Assist in travel planning, budgeting, fundraising, and community service initiatives.

• Collaborate with campus partners including Academic Affairs, Residential Education, and Health & Wellness to support student-athlete success.

• Participate in department-wide initiatives and serve on committees as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• One year professional experience in an institution of higher education or in education, higher education or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position to be filled or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority. The minimum education experience standards for positions classified under this class title will vary depending upon the requirements of the specific position to be filled. In each case, these minimums will be determined at the discretion of the appointing authority. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 credit hours is considered one year of college.) A Master's degree in a field related to the position to be filled may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate level (preferably NCAA Division III) or significant playing experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Commitment to student development and inclusive excellence.  

Preferred: 

• Three (3) years or more of NCAA Football Coaching Experience.

• Master's degree preferred in a related field.

• Experience with Hudl or comparable recruiting/film software. 

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.
 
Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
 

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.

Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans

• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program 

• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program

• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee affinity groups

• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)

• Access to extensive learning opportunities