Assistant Coach, Football

Job Posting

Title:

Assistant Coach, Football

Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Dec 29, 2025

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes:
Additional hours will be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on‑site hours. Travel is required. The level and title of coach hired will be based on experience, qualifications of the candidate selected for the position and available positions on the coaching staff at the time of hire.

Responsible for duties associated with a Division I Football program including assisting the Head Coach with prospect evaluation, recruiting, training, coaching, competing successfully, Student‑Athlete academic achievement, Student‑Athlete conduct and welfare, compliance with the Governing Athletics Rules and University Rules, scheduling assistance, and the overall effective performance of the program’s student‑athletes.

• Assist the Head Coach in strategies used on the field (both in practice and actual game play), planning practice schedules and training schedules, selection of team members, position assignment of players, scouting the opponent, breaking down video, and all other matters relating to the preparation, practice and playing of games.
• Assist with prospective Student‑Athlete recruiting, including recruiting contacts, evaluations, official visits, telephone calls and other communications, and any travel‑related activities of prospective student‑athletes.
• Perform certain services in connection with football camps and clinics as may be assigned by the Head Coach.
• Represent the Athletics Department and UT Austin at various alumni, donor, and departmental functions/events.
• Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics; always act ethically; proactively seek guidance when unsure of a law, rule or policy; comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations; report all outside activities and income; cooperate with investigations; uphold Title IX responsibilities; and report any prohibited conduct.

Bachelor's degree. Successful experience as an assistant or head football coach at an elite high school, college or pro level. Experience with on‑campus recruiting visits of prospective student‑athletes. Thorough knowledge of NCAA recruiting, academic, and administrative rules and regulations as they pertain to collegiate football programs. Experience in a championship‑quality collegiate environment. Ability to collaborate with staff and provide critical thinking and consultation to achieve positive outcomes.

Professional demeanor. Ability to project the image of the University of Texas and the Athletics Department with dignity and grace regardless of circumstances and environments. Ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enhance interaction with student‑athletes, peers, alumni, administrative personnel, and the community.

Experience as a coach in a championship‑quality collegiate environment. Experience with off and/or on‑campus recruiting of prospective student‑athletes. Thorough knowledge of NCAA recruiting, academic, and administrative rules and regulations as they pertain to collegiate football programs.

OPEN

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished). May work in all weather conditions. May work around standard office conditions. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs. Lifting and moving.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials (letter of interest,…