Assistant Coach- Football at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
202500026ES
Title:Assistant Coach- Football
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Department:Athletics
Division:Office of the President
Open Date:05/06/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field with a minimum of four years professional coaching experience in respective sport. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Serves as assistant coach and supervises in one or more university-recognized intercollegiate activities or special athletic programs.
Primary Responsibilities:The primary duty of this position is teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in Football. Responsible for but not limited to the following duties: Standard and accepted duties of coaching in various athletic activities. Included as typical coaching duties are team supervision and scheduling. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Teaches, tutors, instructs or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Must have thorough understanding of sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. May be required to teach in an academic program at the discretion of the Director of Athletics. Expected to develop an appropriate rapport with community and University personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.
Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Football Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee’s contributions to the team’s performance.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43459
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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