Assistant Football Coach / Defensive Coordinator - Concordia University, Chicago

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications to be the Defensive Coordinator for the Football Program.

This position reports directly to the Head Football Coach under the director of the Athletic Director and is located in River Forest, IL.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• This position is responsible for the defensive side of the football program. This includes, but it not limited to,
  • Recruitment and retention of student-athletes to meet enrollment and roster expectations
  • Development and implementation of the defensive strategies for the program
  • Design practice plans to build the level of talent and skills for the defensive student-athletes to improve application of skills during competition.
  • Collaborate with the head coach in the evaluation and management of defensive position coaches
  • Developing student-athletes as needed as part of the building a competitive and successful football program.
• Adhere to all rules, policies, and bylaws for Concordia University Chicago (CUC), Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
• Incorporating the Concordia University's mission and fostering a Christian environment for the student-athlete's academic, athletic, social, and spiritual development.
• Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Skill Sets:

• Demonstrated experience in planning and developing football student-athletes on the defensive side of play
• Maintaining a minimum standard of abilities to be competitive
• Successful recruitment and retention strategies
• Exhibits a service mentality toward all stakeholders
• All communication with stakeholders is effective, professional, accurate, and timely
• Improves work performance and that of others by being receptive to and appropriately sharing information
• Strong administrative skills, including related computer and technology skills
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago

Minimum Experience Required: Three years of coaching experience on the defensive side of the ball

Preferred Experience: Minimum of two years of successful coordinating experience on the defensive side of the ball

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree; Master's preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan (Basic Life Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.