Who we are: The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It's a diverse and vibrant community of more than 8,800 students with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Football Coach uses independent judgment and discretion, instruction, and education to train players on the rules, strategies, and techniques of and ensure that student-athletes understand, comply and abide by the rules and regulations of the NCAA and the University of New Haven.
You are: A strong leader with verbal and written communication, and motivational skills Able to teach and demonstrate the skills and strategies of the sport in an independent manner You will: Educate athletes on safety rules and regulations to ensure compliance with NCAA and conference guidelines Train, encourage and motivate student-athletes. Manage various issues with student athletes in an effective and professional manner Instruct and demonstrate proper game techniques, strategies and use of equipment Work closely with the Head Football Coach to evaluate the strengths and weakness of student-athletes Assist the Head Football Coach in planning and organizing practice sessions Remain abreast of any changes in rules, techniques or equipment associated with the applicable sport Identify, monitor, and recruit quality student-athletes that will be an asset to the University's athletic program Assist the Head Football Coach in the scouting of opposing teams Assist the Strength and Conditioning staff in the supervision of the teams' strength and conditioning program Perform other duties and projects as assigned You need: A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Previous playing and/or coaching experience in the sport preferred Extensive knowledge of, and proven ability, to educate students in the sport A demonstrated ability to successfully coach at the Division II level What's In It For You: Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs. Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year's); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable About University of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education.Founded in 1920 on the campus of Yale University in cooperation with Northeastern University, UNH moved to its current West Haven campus in 1960 and opened its Orange Campus in January, 2014. The University operates a satellite campus in Tuscany, Italy, and offers programs at several locations throughout Connecticut and in New Mexico. UNH provides its students with a unique combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities.The University enrolls approximately 6,800 students, including nearly 1,800 graduate students and more than 5,000 undergraduates – the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, and Tagliatela College of Engineering, UNH offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UNH students have access to more than 500 study abroad programs worldwide and its student-athletes compete in 16 varsity sports in the NCAA Division II's highly competitive Northeast-10 Conference.
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