Class Code:.........0155

                                                      Position #:(NUNC).......

                                                      Developed by:...........

                                                      Reviewed by:....F. Keith

                                                      Approved by:............

                                                      Date:.........3/94, 3/95

 

                     UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

 

                        Position Description

 

TITLE:            Assistant Coach, Men's Football/Offensive Running Back

 

DIVISION:         Student Development (Athletics)

 

REPORTS TO:       Coach, Men's Football

 

GRADE:            (Not applicable)

 

SUPERVISES:      

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Directly responsible for offensive running back positions on the University's Division I-AA NCAA football team.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Responsible for coaching offensive running back positions.

 

Responsible for hands-on monitoring of all academic concerns for students in these positions with regard to academics, eligibility, study hall supervision, and grade checks.

 

Responsible for year-round recruiting, with Connecticut and part of New York state as the primary recruiting base.

 

Support the University's academic goals and strive to improve graduation rates.

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

May supervise the weight and off-season conditioning program as it relates to football.

 

Comply with all NCAA, University, and Yankee Conference policies and regulations.

 

Perform other duties as required.

 

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 

This position is subject to both inside and outside work; extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Bachelor's degree is required.  Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching and recruiting student athletes required, as are demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with college students.  A minimum of two years of college coaching experience is required, as well as expertise in weight training and off-season conditioning as it relates to football.  Excellent organizational skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills are also required.  Must possess a commitment to a high degree of integrity, and adherence to the University, NCAA, and Yankee Conference rules and regulations, and to student athletes' academic progress and achievements.  Appointment is subject to NCAA violation report clearance.

 

 

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.