Western New Mexico University is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Football Coach/Recruiter. This role assists the head football coach in planning, developing, and coordinating the football program to ensure compliance with all NCAA and other accrediting association’s requirements for college sports.

Duties:

• Assist the head coach with practice, home, and away competition schedules, ensuring appropriate training and academic time for student-athletes.
• Recruit prospective athletes through personal visits, telephone interviews, and mail solicitation in accordance with NCAA requirements and standards.
• Discuss personal, scholastic, and athletic goals with potential recruits, recommending financial assistance opportunities through scholarships.
• Monitor academic performance levels of student-athletes to ensure compliance with University and accrediting standards for class attendance and grades.
• Assist with fundraising events for financial and equipment contributions.
• Arrange travel, meals, lodging, and transportation for athletes within budget constraints.
• Coach students during games, reviewing strategies, strengths, and weaknesses to promote personal and team improvement.
• Perform administrative and supervisory functions, including staff recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and guidance.
• Participate in personal and professional development, maintain comprehensive communication, and model professional standards and ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Background:

• Bachelor's degree and prior collegiate football experience at the Junior College level or four-year institution with 2+ years of coaching experience.
• Master’s degree with 3 years of collegiate coaching experience or 6 years of combined collegiate playing and coaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of NCAA Division II and Lone Star Conference rules, standards, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and methods, as well as athletic scholarships and their requirements.
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences within the University and community.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations):

• Work involves normal office, athletics environment, and changing sports venues.
• Strenuous physical work, heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.
• Requires visual acuity, clear enunciation, hearing ability, manual dexterity, and flexibility.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Variable hours, including nights and weekends, depending on sporting events and needs.

Other Requirements:

• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Must pass a Defensive Driving Course within 2 months of hire.

Western New Mexico University is a state-funded institution. All positions are dependent on state appropriations and available funding sources.