Assistant Football Coach

Waldorf University, an NAIA university and part of the GPAC Conference, located in Forest City, Iowa is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach.  This is a full-time, benefit eligible and primarily 10-month (End of July/first of August through May annually) position with limited time commitments during June and July to complete any ongoing recruitment activities, representation at orientation day and Athletic department fundraising event(s), as well as monitoring responding to email or messages as needed. 

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage assigned game-day responsibilities, review and prepare film breakdown, scouting/game preparation, and hold position meetings.

• Instruction on strategy, fundamentals, including psychological skills training.  Script situations and prepare effective practice schedules.  Assist with off-season speed and conditioning development.

• Identify, contact, and recruit quality student-athletes.  Build relationships with high school programs, coaches, and counselors; Maintain accurate recruiting contact records and work closely with Admissions and Financial Aid to assist in the process. 

• Implement strategies for retention of student-athletes.

• Mentor student-athletes for success both on and off the field.  Must be committed to the development of the student-athlete physically, mentally, spiritually, and morally. 

• Assist with academic and university responsibilities and development of players both on and off the field.

• Ensure adherence/enforcement to NAIA, conference, university, and team rules.

• All other duties designated by the Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

• Successful experience coaching at the college level preferred.

• Proven ability to recruit quality football student-athletes.

• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills. 

• Ability to organize and motivate student-athletes to maximum performance level in sports and academic achievements.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Benefits:  Waldorf University offers a comprehensive benefit package with including health, life, LTD, 401k match and tuition benefits for employees and their families, in addition to options in dental, vision, supplemental and voluntary life insurances and FLEX spending plan.

Timeline & Application:  Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  

To Apply:  Interested and qualified candidates are requested to complete an online application using the link below, upload a letter of interest outlining your offensive philosophy, a resume, and contact information for up to three professional references.  Final candidate will be subject to a background investigation.  All applicants must submit materials through website for consideration.  No phone calls please 

For more information on the Athletic Department visit:  http://www.waldorfwarriors.com  

Check out the Forest City aerial video created and produced by Dr. Kevin Mason, for his “Notes on Iowa” project  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRDnPXu7GYI

Since 1903, Waldorf University has created opportunities for learning and service to students seeking well-rounded lives through education by establishing engaging online and residential communities centered on learning and faith. As a liberal arts university with core values Waldorf offers a curriculum to liberate the way students think so that they may develop a basic understanding and knowledge of how those in a variety of disciplines think and approach life. As a liberal arts university, Waldorf seeks to instill values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning in each student and in the very culture of the college community. These values and this education prepare our graduates to understand and contribute to life in our complex and ever-changing world.