Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line
Listed on 2026-02-16
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HR/Recruitment
Overview
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line
Location:
Macomb, IL | Appointment:
January 2026
- The Assistant Coach for Football is responsible for all aspects related to assisting the Head Coach with conducting practices and competition, individual development, assisting with recruiting and contacting prospective student-athletes and promoting/maintaining positive public relations.
- $46,800 - $52,800 per year, commensurate with experience.
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). They include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and 457(b) plans, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Other benefits include paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.
For details, visit the WIU Benefits page or contact HR-Benefits.
- 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 and athletically prepared student-athletes
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Master's degree
- Experience coaching at the NCAA DI or DII level
- For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment
THE UNIVERSITY: WIU is a public university with campuses in Macomb and Moline. Since 1899, WIU has provided educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and beyond. For questions on benefits or eligibility, contact HR-Benefits or call . The benefits page is available at the WIU human resources benefits site.
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