Assistant Football Coach

Position Title

Assistant Coach - Football

North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Durham, North Carolina

North Carolina Central University is an HBCU with a proud athletics tradition. The Assistant Football Coach will collaborate with the Head Coach to develop and lead the men’s intercollegiate football program, focusing on recruiting, academic and personal development of student‑athletes, and overall program success.

• Assist the Head Coach with supervision, organization, development, and implementation of the Division I football program.
• Teach, coach, and mentor student‑athletes in practice and competitions, ensuring compliance with NCAA, MEAC, and university rules.
• Conduct video analysis, plan training drills, and provide strategy input for practices and games.
• Recruit and retain student‑athletes: identify prospects, manage recruiting software, and support player development.
• Coordinate administrative duties such as video, travel, equipment, academic liaison, game management, marketing, camps, and related tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous college playing and/or coaching experience at the college or high school level.
• Demonstrated potential to teach, lead, and counsel college student‑athletes.

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State Health Benefits
• NCFlex Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans: 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

• Electronic application is required; resumes will not be accepted.
• Veteran’s Preference: attach DD‑214. National Guard Preference: attach NG23A.
• Final candidates will undergo criminal background check and education/license verification.
• North Carolina Central University participates in E‑Verify; all applicants must verify their identity and employment eligibility.