Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line

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Working Title:

Assistant Football Coach
- Defensive Line

Institution:

Winona State University

Classification

Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209:
Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Winona

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified
- Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$50,065.00 - $86,316.00

Job Description

• Assist in operating all aspects of the Division ll intercollegiate football program at Winona State University within the guidelines, policies, rules and regulations of the University, NCAA and NSIC.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of quality student-athletes for the football program.
• Assist in mentoring and reporting academic success of student-athletes to ensure graduation of student-athletes.
• Assist in the training, monitoring, and evaluation of individual performance.
• Assist in the organization, planning and coaching of all practices and games.
• Assist with the scouting of opponents including the organization of film editing and using appropriate software programs.
• Assist with team game tape exchange.
• Fundraise through camps/clinics and other efforts as needed.
• Promote and support Winona State University and the Athletic Department’s program mission and goals.
• Represent Winona State University and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.
• Foster interest in Winona State University with all high school students and school personnel while recruiting for WSU and the football program.
• Instruct university courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing professional development to enhance coaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
• Support Winona State University’s mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach or Director of Athletics.

Salary Range: $50,065 - $86,316.00

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree at time of appointment.
• Minimum of (2) years of demonstrated success as a Defensive Line Coach
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree or desire to obtain.
• NCAA Collegiate coaching experience.
• Knowledge of Midwest recruiting base.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations.

Other Requirements

Other Requirements:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• A list of professional references with contact information

Posting Information:

Final date to receive applications:
May 4, 2026

Appointment Date:
July 1, 2026

Primary

Location:

Winona, MN

Type of Appointment:
Athletic Coach

Telework (Yes/No) No

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 96.97 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. U.S. News…