Careers

Widener University is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. The Department of Athletics holds a deep commitment to an inclusive culture that supports the work of faculty and staff members across the institution, and works closely with the Chief Diversity Officer to facilitate that commitment. Faculty and staff are active participants in our work to enhance diversity, equity, & inclusion, including representation on the Faculty Council Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the Diversity Leadership and Inclusion Council. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Reporting to the Head Coach, the position will provide leadership and direction of the defensive unit and include the following: •Work in conjunction with the Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator for practice planning presentation and coaching. •Organize practice sessions, participate in the preparation of student-athletes for competition and provide positive guidance to students off the field. •Individual and group coaching, presentation and player evaluation related to position and game and practice planning. •Communication with coaching staff related to academic monitoring of all assigned student-athletes within position group. •Establish and maintain a positive public relations image for the program, the department and Widener University. •Serve as a role model for student-athletes both on and off the field. Develop good rapport and/or working relationship with students, department members, faculty and alumni. •Recruit prospective student-athletes committed to academic and athletic excellence. •Maintain competency of NCAA rules as it applies to their duties.

Secondary responsibilities: •Game Day Management responsibilities during off season. •Adhere to Widener University departmental, NCAA and university policies. •Maintain competency of NCAA rules as it applies to their duties. •Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics in accordance with the Department of Athletics, University, Middle Atlantic Conference, NCAA, and other related association rules and regulations.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated experience in collegiate football coaching.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• A clean, valid driver’s license with evidence of insurability
• Appropriate certifications in CPR and First Aid

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience in collegiate recruiting, retention and academic monitoring.

About Widener University

Widener has a strategic commitment to building an inclusive university community whose diversity enriches the lives of all members and where our students are prepared for living in a pluralistic and ever-changing world. As a leading metropolitan university, Widener strives to embody the values that are inherent in our mission: civic engagement, access, inclusion, academic excellence, innovation and leadership. Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu. EOE M/F/V/D

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