Defensive Coordinator - Hobart Football

Description The successful candidate will assist the Hobart football head coach in the organization and management of a competitive NCAA Division III football program. The position responsibilities will include executing the duties of defensive coordinator; teaching, guiding and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes' academic success; recruiting prospective students; scouting opponents; fundraising; developing alumni and parent relations; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned. Essential Responsibilities: Teaching and Coaching: o design, implement, and manage the defensive game plan for the team o collaborate closely with the head coach and other coaching staff to develop strategies that maximize the team's defensive performance o operate digital platforms to develop training, practice and game plans o maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment o be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, NCAA and conference policies, rules and regulations Counseling and Advisement of Student-Athletes: o develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes o reinforce academic success as a priority o encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with faculty, deans and staff Recruiting: o effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach and consistent with the Colleges' mission o maintain the sport-specific recruiting electronic database o recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of HWS students o maintain open communication with other Hobart coaches regarding shared prospects Professional Development: o maintain active membership in professional sport organizatio