Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator

Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator

The Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator) assists the head coach in conducting a successful NCAA intercollegiate program. The position complies with all NCAA, conference, and university rules and displays professional integrity.

• On‑field coaching during practices and games
• Recruiting top‑quality student‑athletes
• Team travel, conditioning, academics, promotional and public relations activities
• Summer collegiate camps
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive university vehicles
• Ability to travel
• Experience with NCAA policies and procedures
• Intercollegiate coaching experience
• Degree required at time of application

• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations
• Team‑environment mindset to achieve shared goals
• Coaching philosophy aligned with program strategies and standards
• Support and monitor student‑athletes’ academic and athletic development in alignment with NCAA requirements
• Experience recruiting national‑caliber student‑athletes
• Professional working relationships with student‑athletes, staff, faculty, and external partners

• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.