Assistant Football Coach

Assistant Football Coach – Offensive Coordinator/ QB Coach

Reports To:

Head Football Coach and Director of Athletics

Department:
Athletics
Classification: FT Exempt

The Assistant Football Coach (Quarterbacks Coach/Offensive Coordinator) will assist the Head Football Coach in all aspects of operating a successful football program. Responsibilities include recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes; assisting with practice planning, training sessions, game preparation, and game-day coaching; supporting the academic progress of student-athletes; and managing assigned program and game-day operations. This individual will also assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Lawrence University is a nationally ranked liberal arts institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin, known for rigorous academics, a close-knit campus community, and a strong commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes.

Lawrence is a member of NCAA Division III and competes in the Midwest Conference, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, and Midwest Fencing Conference. The University sponsors 24 varsity sports and supports approximately 425 scholar-athletes, promoting excellence in both academic and athletic pursuits.

• Plan and direct athletics skill development for student-athletes.
• Recruit high caliber student-athletes compatible with Lawrence University’s mission and the specific goals of the football program.
• Assist in advising a diverse community of student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA, MWC, and football specific rules, regulations, and University policies and ensure compliance of such regulations.
• Assist the Head Coach in the review of practice and game video.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
• Meet regularly with the student-athletes about academics and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
• Cooperate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
• Assume responsibility to student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Attend appropriate athletics departmental staff meetings.
• Serve as a game day manager.

• Successful coaching experience.
• Experience recruiting at the college level.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• First aid and AED certification needed prior to conducting athletics related activities.
• Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks.

• Resume
• 3 professional References
• Posting Number S596P
• Number of Vacancies 1
• Posting Date 12/17/2025
• Close Date
• Open Until Filled Yes
• Anticipated Number of Hours per Week 40

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• * If other, please specify
• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+

Lawrence University
711 East Boldt Way
Appleton, WI 54911