Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs Coach

Full-time position; lead and coach the running backs in conjunction with the offensive coordinator and Head Coach. Lead and coordinate all Special Teams under the guidance of the Head Coach. The position will organize and manage all aspects related to the running backs / special teams including but not limited to: practice planning and game preparation; scouting; recruitment of student-athletes; player development and support; academic monitoring; campus and community engagement efforts; fundraising and alumni development. 

All coaches are expected to advance the mission of the department of athletics to provide an environment that supports the academic and personal achievement of student-athletes. Coaches at Delaware Valley serve as educators and mentors who promote athletic achievement, personal growth and development of skills for life through the experiential learning of sport. 

Coaches are expected to work cooperatively within the athletic department, the student affairs division, and across the entire Delaware Valley community to realize goals in support of student success and university goals and mission. 

• Prepare, organize and conduct and direct an appropriate schedule of running back practice and competition activities that complies with all appropriate policies, goals and objectives
• Develop sound and practical special teams game plans with the entire staff within the vision of the head football coach
• Develop sound and practical special teams game plans with the entire staff within the vision of the head football coach 
• Manage game day play calling for the Special Teams.
• Ensure and communicate expectations for student-athletes' academic, conduct and other performance and engagement issues, collaborating appropriately with university personnel
• Collaborate with athletic training personnel regarding medical clearances, injury prevention, rehabilitation and playing status of student-athletes
• Promote and manage the development and coordination of university and community engagement and service activities that promote positive interaction between student-athletes and non-student athletes and community members
• Serve as needed on department, division and university committees
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Football Coach

• Demonstrated commitment to philosophy of Division III athletics program
• Evidence of commitment to academic and personal development of student-athletes
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with recruitment of qualified students
• Strong managerial, administrative, organizational, and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated collegiality with colleagues within and beyond athletics
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations and related compliance issues. Must pass annual NCAA rules test
• Demonstration of leadership, sportsmanship and conduct becoming the coaching profession

• Bachelor's degree required
• Prior successful experience coaching 
• CPR-First Aid/AED Certification
• Valid driver's license required 

• Non-traditional hours
• Travel and driving for competition and recruiting
• Additional obligations assisting with university events (including but not limited to: admission and recruitment events; student welcome and orientation; alumni/advancement)
  

About the University:

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.

Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.