Tight End Coach- Athletics

Hampton University Staff

The Assistant Coach (Tight End Coach) is responsible to the Head Football Coach and the Director of Athletics for assisting in the management of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team. Specific responsibilities include assisting the Head Football Coach on the offensive side of the football team.

Job Duties:

  • Coach Tight Ends
  • Know academic status of your position.
  • Recruit assigned area.
  • Implement offensive schemes that maximize the tight end’s role in the passing and running game.
  • Design specific plays and routes for the tight end position to exploit matchup advantages.
  • Collaborate with the offensive coordinator to integrate the tight end into the overall offensive strategy.
  • Analyze opposing defenses to identify weaknesses and develop game plans to attack them.
  • Prepare players for specific game situations and adjustments based on opponent tendencies.
  • Provide in-game coaching and adjustments based on on-field performance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Previous experience in coaching
  • Knowledge of computer applications, including that for recruiting and video analysis
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to work weekends & evenings, and to travel
  • NCAA rules and regulations.

Requirements: 

  • Must pass a background check and meet the organization’s eligibility requirements.
  • Willingness to adhere to the team’s values, culture, and code of conduct.

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application for Educational Support Staff Employment via email at HROffice@hamptonu.edu or fax to (757) 727-5969:

Office of Human Resources
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
***No phone calls

Forms:
Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human Resources to retrieve the educational support staff employment application and other supplemental application materials.