Part-Time Running Backs Coach

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton States main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

The running backs coach is responsible for coaching and developing players in the running back position by leading drills, analyzing performance, and integrating them into the overall game plan.

Responsibilities

• Player development: Design and lead position-specific drills, focusing on footwork, ball security, and blocking skills.
• Strategic planning: Collaborate with the offensive coordinator to integrate running backs into the overall game plan and develop strategies.
• Performance analysis: Analyze player and team performance using video and data to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Game-day duties: Provide feedback to players, communicate with other coaches, and make in-game decisions.
• Recruiting: Participate in recruiting efforts, including scouting potential players at games and attending tryouts.
• Mentorship: Act as a mentor to players, providing guidance and support both on and off the field.
• Administrative tasks: Handle administrative duties, monitor academic eligibility, and ensure that facilities and equipment are safe.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor¿s degree, preferably in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Management, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Two or more (2+) years of football coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate, semi-professional, high school, or competitive youth level.
• Experience developing student-athletes through practice planning, position-specific instruction, film review, and game preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a player is ideal.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of football fundamentals, offensive schemes, and running back techniques.
• Deep knowledge of the running back position in football is essential.
• Strong communication skills are critical for interacting with players, staff, and other coaches.
• Ability to teach proper running, blocking, ball security, and pass protection techniques.
• Ability to evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to analyze film and assist with offensive game planning.
• Ability to analyze player performance and video footage is necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Ability to support player development, eligibility, discipline, and team expectations.
• Must be able to motivate and encourage athletes to help them reach their potential.
• Effective time management is crucial.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton States Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.