Asst. Coach - Football

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Asst. Coach - Football

Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Athletics

Department:
Football

FLSA:
Exempt

Position Status:
Full Time

Working Hours:

37.50 hours per week

Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women's and 10 men's programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation's premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as "The Birthplace of College Football," Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov.

6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6‑4 victory.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Coach for Football. The key duties of the position include:

• Assist in the coordination of an intercollegiate athletic program and demonstrate an understanding of the technical knowledge of the sport of Football, with the ability to develop student‑athletes to their full potential.

A range of $100,000 - $3,000,000. Final salary will be based on qualifications, experience, expertise, and available departmental or grant funds. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-overview

• Bachelor's degree.

• A valid driver's license is required. Use of personal vehicle may be necessary for travel related to business demands.

• Knowledge of Big Ten Conference and NCAA rules related to recruiting and proper rules of play in football.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with student‑athletes and the media.
• Computer literacy.

• Collegiate football coaching and playing experience.

• Computer, email, editing equipment, recruiting database software.

• Nights and weekends will be required.

• Clean driving record.

Posting Number: 25ST0148

Posting Open Date: 01/23/2025

Regional Campus:
Rutgers University‑New Brunswick

Home Location Campus:
Busch (RU‑New Brunswick)

City:
Piscataway, NJ

Special Instructions to Applicants:
All applicants must complete and attach an "Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student‑Athlete" form located at the following link:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

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