The Assistant Football Coach will serve in the role of defensive line and shall assist the Head Football Coach in carrying out the supervision and direction of the football program at Northwest Mississippi Community College. The Assistant Football Coach will have direct responsibility to the Head Football Coach.

QUALFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• Master’s degree preferred, football playing experience preferred, college level coaching preferred,
• Demonstrated success as a recruiter
• Minimum of 5 years of successful coaching experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct and supervise all aspects in assigned areas of responsibility as directed by the Head Football Coach of the NWCC football program.
• Be knowledgeable of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of Community/Junior College (MACCC) conference rules and regulations pertaining to eligibility, recruiting, conduct of coaches, etc.
• Supervise and recruit student-athletes with integrity and with a professional attitude.
• Serve as an active member of the Senatobia Campus administrative and faculty team.
• Along with other assistant coaches and the Senatobia Campus Physical Plant/Maintenance Department, assure that the football field (game and practice) is ready when necessary for use, as well for visiting schools.
• Assist with the monitoring of student-athletes in dormitories and establishing regular curfew check schedules. Assist in ensuring out-of-state athletes have appropriate housing when dormitories are closed.
• Assist in ensuring that conduct of the student-athletes is of high standards on the campus and at all school related functions.
• Assure that all practices are designed and operated to provide quality instruction and conditioning as well as assist the strength training staff with the off-season weight and agility programs.
• Assure that all student-athletes in the football program are adequately advised for academic or career/technical instruction with athletic academic advisor.
• Along with the academic athletic advisor, assure that the classroom performance and progress toward graduation of all student-athletes are monitored and are satisfactory.
• Work with four-year colleges and universities to assist student athletes in obtaining scholarships after graduating from NWCC.
• Assist in establishing, coordinating, and managing a football camp/clinic for high school and middle school students.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Vice President of Instruction.

APPLICATION

To apply submit and attach the following:

• Submit application on at www.northwestms.edu
• Attach (upload) Resume
• Attach (upload) Transcript(s)
• Attach three (3) Professional References (Name, Phone Number, and Email)

About us

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.”

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person