Assistant Coach, Football

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Coach assists in the coaching, teaching, organization, and planning of all practices and games.

• Assists in the coaching, teaching, organization, and planning of all practices and games.
• Acts as a positional coach for the defensive line.
• Assists the Head Coach in the player instruction and skill development of student‑athletes.
• Evaluates, identifies and recruits quality student‑athletes within a selected region of the country within the University, Patriot League and NCAA policies.
• Acts as an administrative liaison to a selected department on campus.
• Complies with all NCAA, Patriot League and University rules and regulations.
• Attends fund‑raising events upon request to support the program.
• Responsible for administrative functions as assigned.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

No additional functions specified.

Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of 3 years’ experience as a coach or on the staff of an NCAA program, preferably at the FCS or FBS level.

• Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Must be extremely well organized and highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s license.

No preferred qualifications listed.

Minimum Starting Salary $67,000

Maximum Starting Salary $80,000

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

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Posting Number A999P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 01/05/2026

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Sitting – Often
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) – Often
• Hearing, Listening, Talking – Often
• Standing – Often
• Walking – Often
• Running – Often
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching, Crawling – Often
• Climbing stairs – Often
• Climbing ladders – Not Required
• Reaching overhead – Often
• Pulling, Pushing – Often
• Shoveling – Not Required
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Seldom
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds – Not Required
• Lifting – over 50 pounds – Not Required
• Work Environment:
  Office Environment – Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
• Work Environment:
  Outdoor Environment – Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Noise – There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have an understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of 3 years’ experience as a coach or on the staff of an NCAA program, preferably at the FCS or FBS level?
  • Yes
  • No