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What to Expect: The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach, Sprint Football by coaching Cadet-athletes, recruiting, monitoring Cadet-athletes’ academic progress, scheduling, managing travel, and overseeing the discipline and conduct of the Cadet-athletes. This position reports to the Head Coach, Sprint Football. All duties must be conducted in adherence to the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (USMA), Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (AWPAA), the Collegiate Sprint Football League (Conference), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

What You'll Do:

90% Coaching:

• Promote the philosophy and objectives of AWPAA, including adhering to and enforcing all applicable policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of USMA, the Conference, and the NCAA.
• Assist the Head Coach in the ongoing teaching and instruction of Cadet-athletes in the performance of their sport, including games, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
• Coach and instruct student-athletes individually and in groups, demonstrating game techniques and skills required for success.
• Plan and attend coaching and practice sessions, games, tournaments, etc., in accordance with NCAA and conference regulations for specified positions.
• Develop, recommend, and teach game strategy.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of Cadet-athletes to support the image and reputation of the department and academy. Responsible for the development, safety, and conduct of the Cadet-athletes within the sport program.
• Supervise assigned assistant coaches and other support staff to ensure compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures; provide orientation, training, and guidance as needed; conduct performance evaluations.

5% Recruiting:

• Play a significant role in the identification, recruitment, and selection of prospective Cadet-athletes; ensure compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and regulations; initiate the process for determining academic eligibility.
• Recruit quality prospective Cadet-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions.

2.5% Academics:

• Provide an overall positive educational environment for Cadet-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
• Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team, implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff.

2.5% Administrative:

• Work to integrate sports into the whole spectrum of USMA life to complement the AWPAA and USMA mission in the military community.
• Assist the Head Coach in the administration of the entire sport program, including daily practices, game planning and implementation, recruiting, equipment management, facilities scheduling, and budget.
• Ensure that team travel arrangements are in compliance with USMA, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, including monitoring the development of travel itineraries and coordination of travel plans.
• Ensure the safety of Cadet-athletes and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletics equipment and facilities utilized by the designated sport; submit requests for repair, maintenance, and improvement of facilities to the facility manager when appropriate.

What We Can Offer:

• $15 per hour (Estimated $7,000 for a duration of 13 weeks between August 19, 2024 – November 16, 2024).

About Us: USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train, and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.

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