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Job Location: Denton, TX Job Category: Athletics Posted: January 4 University of North Texas Assistant Coach - Football Department Overview UNT competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Sun Belt Conference. North Texas' athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with North Texas Athletics. Also, to provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and in competition. Job Description The Assistant Football Coach, under the direct supervision of the Head Coach of the respective athletics team, is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the sports program and team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: * Coaches practice sessions or workouts as assigned; may be assigned to work with a specific group of student athletes on a regular basis. Assists in coaching during athletic events. May assist in maintaining statistics and coordinating with officials. * Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations and complies with the same. Assists in briefing student athletes and monitoring adherence to above. * Assists in scouting and recruiting activities; may be responsible for specific geographic area. Performs specific recruiting duties as assigned. * May assist in the implementation of the academic program including monitoring of individual student athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, enforcement of study hall program, and providing referrals to the appropriate University resources. * Works with student athletes and monitors their adherence to rules and regulations concerning conduct, appearance, and punctuality. * Works with Athletics sports medicine and strength and conditioning personnel, and with physicians as needed to implement team wellness and conditioning programs. * May be responsible for coordinating one or more administrative functions as assigned. * Speaks to service groups and alumni organizations as assigned. Minimum Qualifications The successful candiate will possess a Bachelors degree and one or more years of experience in coaching and/or playing in the respective sport, ideally at the intercollegiate Division I level. Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will possess a Masters degree. Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references with the online application. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.unt.edu Read more: http://careers.insidehighered.com/university-north-texas/assistant-coach-football/job/463413