Defensive Assistant - Football (Part-Time)

Position Overview

The Defensive Assistant strengthens defensive preparation by managing team video workflows, analyzing opponent film, and contributing to weekly game planning. They also provide hands-on coaching support during practice drills and execute assigned strategic duties during games. This person will be the assistant to the defensive coordinator. 

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the football program

• Support coaches during practice and perform assigned game day responsibilities

• Assist the Video Coordinator with filming, uploading, and organization practice and game footage

• Complete the opponent film breakdowns and maintain video databases

• Assist the defensive coaching staff with opponent scouting and game planning

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the coaching staff
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Organizational skills; ability to multi-task/manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, strategic-thinking skills; willingness to learn and take initiative

• Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and within a team structure

• Proficiency in office software systems such as: MS Word, Office, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Desired candidate will have outstanding verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletics staff.