Assistant Football Coach, Linebacker Coach, and Special Teams Coordinator

The Assistant Football Coach (Coordinator) supports the head coach in all aspects of the football program, focusing on one side of the ball, management of position coaches, recruitment, and student‑athlete development in accordance with NCAA Division III standards.

This position receives general supervision. Broad instructions are provided, and the staff member uses judgment and experience to carry out assignments. Completed assignments and finished products are reviewed by the supervisor after completion.

• Career Band: AT2
• This position follows a yearly schedule of 9.5 months.

• Collaborate with the Head Coach in the creation of the scheme, playbook, game planning, and implementation

• Coordinate special teams units, organizing the team and staff to implement the scheme and maintain depth charts

• Coach linebackers, developing players' skills and techniques on the field and in the meeting space

• Assist in creating and implementing practice plans

• Recruit prospective student‑athletes, maintaining thorough records in recruiting software

• Support student‑athletes' academic progress and personal development

• Assist in equipment management and maintenance

• Participate in film study and opponent scouting

• Contribute to team travel planning and management

• Engage in community service initiatives and alumni relations

Performance of the essential duties of this position is dependent upon independent ingenuity and developmental efforts.

• Student Contact: Daily; recruiting, conducting campus visits, instructing physical education classes, coaching
• Internal: Periodic; addressing student‑athletes' schedule problems or personal issues; collaborating with the Office of Admissions in recruiting efforts
• External: Periodic; scheduling events/competitions with other institutions; communicating with parents of student‑athletes, alumni groups, and media

Bachelor's degree in physical education or related field

• 3‑5 years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level
• Playing experience at the collegiate level preferred

• Strong understanding of football fundamentals and strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Requires a commitment to the principles of NCAA Division III athletics, emphasizing the balance between academic achievement and athletic participation. The successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for developing student‑athletes both on and off the field.

Valid Tennessee driver's license

Game plans: dealing with matters of a highly sensitive or personal nature regarding student athletes

• Work is performed in an office environment with a significant amount of time spent either outdoors on playing fields, in the pool area, or in other athletic facilities as specific sport(s) require.
• Significant travel is required for recruiting and competition.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders)
• Must be able to crawl and or kneel
• Must be able to push and/or pull objects
• Must be able to use feet for repetitive tasks
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks
• Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)
• Must be able to carry between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)

• This position follows a yearly schedule of 9.5 months.