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Assistant Football Coach

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY

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#Coaching#Student Athletes#Sportsmanship#Athletic Department#NCAA#Football#Athletic Training#Academic Eligibility#Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
#Recruiting Rules
OtherOn Site0-2 yrs$35,000 - $35,000 / YEARPosted 9 days ago

Location

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Salary

$35,000 - $35,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

Assist the Head Football Coach in conducting team practices, training, and competition game planning. Responsible for recruiting high-quality student athletes and monitoring their academic progress and social development.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree in any field is required, with no minimum professional experience necessary. Collegiate playing experience is preferred for candidates without full-time coaching experience.

bachelor degreeRecruitingInterpersonal CommunicationFundraisingTravel PlanningPerformance AssessmentNCAA ComplianceGame PlanningAcademic MonitoringStudent MentorshipFootball CoachingOrganization and CoordinationInstruction and Motivation

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Main
  • Campus -
  • Las
  • Vegas
  • NM -
  • Las
  • Vegas ,
  • NM 87701Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • Time
  • RegEducation
  • Level:
  • Bachelor's
  • DegreeSalary
  • Range: $35,000.00
  • SalaryTravel
  • Percentage: Up to 50%
  • Job
  • Category:
  • Staff
  • SUMMARY: Assist the Head Football Coach in preparing and conducting individual team practices, training, competition game planning, and recruiting. This incumbent will also assist in academic monitoring for the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Organize, prepare and conduct individual team practices, training and competition.
  • Recruit high quality student athletes to participate in athletics for NMHU
  • Develop high expectations for student athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as in the playing venue
  • Develop performance standards for student athletes to maximize their potential and achieve high levels of competition
  • Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance regarding athletic progress
  • Effectively deliver instruction and motivation
  • Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events
  • Provide mentorship for student athletes by supplying academic and social networks
  • Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards
  • Supervise student athletes during road trips
  • Schedule non-conference athletic contests
  • Provide positive participation in events that will benefit the athletic experience for student athletes
  • Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual programs and for the athletic department in general
  • Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and NMHU policies, rules and regulati Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any field;

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NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY

The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute, housed at New Mexico Highlands University, provides technical assistance and practical knowledge in forest and woodland restoration. Our mission is to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and restore healthy and...

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IndustryEnvironmental Services
TypeEducational
Size11-50 employees
HQLas Vegas, NM
Founded2004

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  • Experience: None
  • Preferred Qualifications

    • o Preferred: Collegiate playing experience if the candidate does not have full time coaching employment experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
    • Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules.
    • Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements.
    • Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty.
    • Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
    • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
    • Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules.
    • Knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling.
    • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
    • Organizing and coordinating skills.
    • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing…………………………………Frequently Walking…………………………………..Frequently Bending…………………………………..Frequently Squatting…………………………………Frequently Climbing …………………………………Frequently Kneeling ………………………………….Frequently Lifting up to 50 pounds……………Frequently WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is normally performed in an indoor/outdoor setting.

    Market context

    Assistant football coaching demand in New Mexico

    Assistant football coach roles in New Mexico are typically tied to school athletics programs that need support with practice planning, player development, and game-day operations. Competition can be strong because candidates with collegiate playing experience or prior coaching exposure may stand out, especially when the role is open to applicants without full-time coaching experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to show relevant leadership, teamwork, and football background.

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