Associate Head Coach, Football

Position Announcement

Proposed

Start Date:

01/16/2026;
Classification

Title:

Athletics Rank N - No Rank;
Working Title: Associate Head Coach, Football;
Department: 632700 - ATH M Football;
Position Number: D97295;
Representation: UU - Unclassified Unrepresented;
Renewable: Renewable End date, if applicable;
Position FTE: 1.0;
Tenure Status: N - not applicable.

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands‑on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree‑lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state‑of‑the‑art science labs. We are proud of our world‑class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The Associate Head Coach serves as a senior leader within the Portland State Football program and is responsible for assisting in all aspects of developing and advancing a competitive football program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: coaching, recruiting, counseling student‑athletes; managing daily administrative duties of the program; fundraising and public relations; adhering to all rules and regulations of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky Conference.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum three years collegiate coaching/collegiate competition.
• Demonstrate excellent professional/interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the total welfare of student‑athletes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a successful Division I football program both academically and athletically.

• Master’s degree with five years collegiate coaching experience and/or NFL coaching experience.
• Previous experience as a Defensive Coordinator at the NCAA level.
• Experience mentoring assistant coaches or leading position groups beyond one’s primary assignment.

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth. The starting annual salary for this position will be between $74,232 – $87,049 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
Benefits include 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. For total compensation see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Background check required:
Yes. Required to drive a motor vehicle:
Yes.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Optional documents may be submitted.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Higher Education