Assistant Coach, Quality Control

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This position works directly with position coaches and under the direction of the head coach or director of operations. This position requires the ability and knowledge to break down opponent’s schemes and create detailed reports; analyze strengths and weaknesses of opponents; create and maintain practice plans and game plans; create playbooks and game books; and assist in the on-campus recruitment of prospective student-athletes. This position uses analysis and independent judgment to recommend game strategies and position details during the planning, preparation and execution of practice sessions and
competitive play. All duties must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations and the College.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, breakdown, and analyze video from practices, games and opponent’s games for review by the head coach, coordinators, assistant coaches and student-athletes.

• Study each opponent’s game plan and schemes, analyze data and chart tendencies to facilitate the planning and execution of practice and game preparation. Evaluate

• athlete’s skill and review performance records to determine strength and weaknesses of opponents.

• Identify pregame and in game opponent’s personnel assignments. Assist with game day call sheet with the Defensive/Offensive/Special Teams Coordinators.

• Create playbook for assigned areas (offense, defense, special teams). Collaborate with each position coach to synthesize their input into the playbook.

• Work in coordination with the coaching staff in the off-season to plan, create, and implement philosophies for the team.

• Identify prospective student-athletes. Research and prepare scouting reports for recruitment of potential student athletes. Grade scouting video of potential

• student-athletes. Oversee on-campus recruitment and evaluation of potential student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and one year of coaching experience at the high school level or above.

• Successful experience as a graduate student or intern is acceptable for up to one year of the required experience.

• Related coaching experience at the professional level can be substituted for the degree requirements.

This position is a 10 hour/week position from August 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027. The salary for this opportunity is $10,000.

Weekly Hours:

10

Annual Work Schedule:

Application Instructions

An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.

Additional Information
To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance. 

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [email protected], or by calling 508-793-3391. 

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.