Job Description

Simpson College seeks qualified candidates for a Full-Time Assistant Coach – Football

Principal Duties

This position reports directly to the Head Football Coach and will assist in managing the day-to-day operations for the Football program, emphasizing:

1. Serves as a representative of the College, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the SC community and with the public.
2. Assist the Head Coach with the training and coaching of assigned student-athletes
3. Assist with the scouting and recruitment of qualified student-athletes
4. Assist with the promotion of the football program
5. Abide by the policies, regulations, and rules of the NCAA, conference, and Simpson College, including the Simpson College Code of Ethics for Coaches.
6. Assist with the monitoring and enforcement of players’ conformity to the Simpson College Code of Ethics for Student-Athletes.
7. Assist the Coordinator with the weekly game plan
8. Organize, manage, and direct all aspects of student-athlete recruitment for the football program
9. Assist with the retention of football student-athletes
10. Assist with NCAA compliance matters under the supervision of the Assistant. Athletic Director
11. Perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Valid Driver’s License & CPR Certification
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student and staff population
• Strong organization skills,
• Demonstrable aptitude for computer skills (PC-based Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel).
• The successful candidate will also be able to work both as a team member and independently.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required, and 3 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Simpson offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including tuition waiver benefits for eligible employees and their immediate family members.

Target start date is 6/1/226

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of students, employees, sources of referral for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Simpson College are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any persons having inquiries concerning Simpson College’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX – Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act are directed to contact Director of Human Resources, Simpson College, 701 North C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125-1299, (515) 961-1511. Persons may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX – Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act.

TITLE IX: Simpson College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. Simpson College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about non-compliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy, more information, or to report an instance of sex or gender-based discrimination, please contact the Title IX Coordinator ( titleix@simpson.edu) and/or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)  https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html 

The College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history. Simpson’s annual security compliance document is available on the  Simpson Security website To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to, upon being made an offer of employment, produce documents that are specified by the federal government to establish your identity and right to work in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after beginning paid employment. Questions? Contact the Human Resources department at  employment@simpson.edu

SIMPSON COLLEGE PROMOTES A CLEAR AIR LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ON COLLEGE PROPERTY.