Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator

About the Department

The University of Chicago is a leading higher education and research institution. Campus and Student Life (CSL) has 20 departments serving 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and the campus community. CSL supports student academic success, personal growth, leadership development, community engagement, and athletic competition. The University sponsors 20 varsity sports as a member of the NCAA Division III. The Department of Athletics & Recreation creates an environment supporting student athletes’ academic and athletic commitments.

Under the direction of the head coach, this role assists with planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting an athletics program within NCAA and University standards. The coach recommends, plans, and implements new instructional, training, and conditioning programs and teaches relevant skills to student‑athletes during team practices, games and individual/small‑group training.

• Plans and organizes the details of the team, including skill teaching and development, practice organization, coaching, and player selection.
• Evaluates individual performance and provides leadership and instruction in areas of deficiency.
• Implements team discipline, decision‑making, and independent judgment.
• Directs the work of student workers and volunteer assistant coaches.
• Complies with institutional, Midwest Conference, University Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Serves on professional departmental committees.
• Ensures student‑athletes and athletic representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and University rules and regulations.
• Represents the university in professional, alumni, and civic functions.
• Performs recruitment of student‑athletes.
• Develops and implements new instructional, training, and conditioning programs and teaches relevant skills during team practices, games, and individual/small‑group training sessions.
• Counsels and advises student‑athletes on academic, personal, and physical condition, consulting with the head coach and appropriate university staff as needed. Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5‑7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree;
  Master’s degree.
• Experience: Significant and relevant playing or teaching/coaching experience in football at the professional, collegiate, or high school level.
• Certifications: Valid driver’s license.

• Familiarity with NCAA rules and Division III philosophy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently.
• Proficiency in computer skills;
  Microsoft Office and other software.

• Performs many tasks outdoors.
• Travel to various on and off‑campus locations.
• Carry or lift loads and push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• List of Three Professional References Contact Information (preferred)

When applying, the documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents.

Student Affairs & Services

Individual Contributor

40

No

No

Yes

Salary

Exempt

$45,000.00 – $55,000.00. The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Yes. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not…