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　　rAssistant Football Coach

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　　rCategory: rrAdministrative, Professional & Staff Positions

　　rDepartment: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

　　rLocations: Macomb, IL

　　rPosted: Jan 2, 2024

　　rCloses: Open Until Filledr

　　rType: FT - Continuous

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　　About Western Illinois University:

　　Recognized as a \"Best Midwestern College\" by the Princeton Review.Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher LearningCommission, serves nearly 7,600 students at its traditional, residentialfour-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residentialbranch campus in Moline, IL.

　　Job Description:

　　APPOINTMENT: February 2024

　　RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Coach for Football is responsiblefor all aspects related to assisting the Head Coach with conductingpractices and competition, individual development, assisting withrecruiting and contacting prospective student-athletes andpromoting/maintaining positive public relations.

　　SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western IllinoisUniversity offers a competitive benefits package including domesticpartner benefits. For full benefit information visit:http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

　　Requirements:

　　REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelor\'s degree;1-3 years of collegiate football coaching experience;Proven record of player skill development;Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills;Demonstrated record of successfully recruiting academically andathletically prepared student-athletes;Possession of a valid driver\'s license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Master\'s degree;Experience coaching at the NCAA DI or DII level.For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionallyaccredited degree-granting institution of higher education (orequivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwisestated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

　　Additional Information:

　　THE UNIVERSITY:

　　AboutWIU{target="_blank"}

　　Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstandingeducational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois andwell beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campusin Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center ofthe region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus inMoline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate QuadCities region.

　　WIU-Macomb, IL:

　　Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensiveslate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate ineducation, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community inwest central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture,industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as thecounty seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providingtwice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between).Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad CitiesInternational Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater PeoriaRegional Airport (Peoria, IL).

　　WIU-Quad Cities:

　　Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, theWIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional universitythat serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commutercampus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, anddoctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macombcampus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainmentamenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

　　WIU Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion andAnti-Racism{target="_blank"}

　　Western Illinois University fosters respect, equity, and inclusion forall students, faculty, and staff. WIU is committed to anti-racism,anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity. We valueinclusion as a core value and as an essential element of Western\'spublic service mission. WIU embraces individual uniqueness and a cultureof inclusion that supports broad and specific diversity initiatives.Western believes in the educational and institutional benefits ofdiversity in society as integral to the success of all individuals.

　　At WIU, we will:

　　Maintain a safe and secure environment for al