Quality Control Coach at Rice University in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary

The Quality Control coaching position is one that requires hard work, dedication and sacrifice. The best fit is someone who is the self-motivated, well-versed individual who has a passion that will have a positive influence on the Rice Owls Football Program. The service a QC provides a football program cannot be overstated. The quality of his performance and the team's success go hand-in-hand. Funding of this position will serve our coaching staff well and offer the program more opportunity for growth and even more success.

Workplace Requirements:

On campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• One or more (1+) year of related experience working with a high school, collegiate, or professional football team

Substitutions

• No substitutions for education or experience allowed

Skills Required

• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Relevant subject matter knowledge

Preferences

• Strong knowledge of football analytics, skills and strategies
• Knowledge of football video editing software programs
• Knowledge of NCAA legislation and Conference USA Bylaws, and compliance guidelines related to a football program
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated professional and effective public relations skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a team setting or individual setting
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Essential Functions

• Assists football coaches in identifying tendencies in play calling
• Identifies trends to better predict success in game situations
• Assists football coaches in scouting opponents, searching for tendencies and weaknesses to improve the team's chances of winning
• Calculates advanced football metrics that will show the team how efficient it is operating in different situations
• Provides insight for coaching staff on areas of strengths and weaknesses to better tailor practices and workouts to focus on areas of greatest need
• Creates and maintains depth chart for team
• Analyzes playing time for all players during games and charting effectiveness on a constant basis
• Assists the football coaches on any other team related duties as permissible by NCAA legislation including but not limited to: developing practice and workout plans, leading video sessions, attending staff meetings, and adhering to all NCAA and Conference USA bylaws
• Completes other duties as assigned

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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and the full inclusion of all qualified persons in the workplace. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. For applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University's Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.

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