What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach, Football position at Fordham University?
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Assistant Coach, Football
Position Number A07030
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Football
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Coach assists in the coaching, teaching, organization, and planning of all practices and games.
Essential Functions
Assists in the coaching, teaching, organization, and planning of all practices and games.
Acts as a positional coach for the defensive line.
Assists the Head Coach in the player instruction and skill development of student-athletes.
Evaluates, identifies and recruits quality student-athletes within a selected region of the country within the University, Patriot League and NCAA policies.
Acts as an administrative liaison to a selected department on campus.
Complies with all NCAA , Patriot League and University rules and regulations.
Attends fund raising events upon request to support the program.
Responsible for administrative functions as assigned.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of 3 years’ experience as a coach or on the staff of an NCAA program, preferably at the FCS or FBS level.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Must be extremely well organized and highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Valid Driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Starting Salary $67,000
Maximum Starting Salary $80,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A999P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 01/05/2026
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Assistant Coach, Football
Position Number A07030
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Football
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Coach assists in the coaching, teaching, organization, and planning of all practices and games.
Essential Functions
Assists in the coaching, teaching, organization, and planning of all practices and games.
Acts as a positional coach for the defensive line.
Assists the Head Coach in the player instruction and skill development of student-athletes.
Evaluates, identifies and recruits quality student-athletes within a selected region of the country within the University, Patriot League and NCAA policies.
Acts as an administrative liaison to a selected department on campus.
Complies with all NCAA , Patriot League and University rules and regulations.
Attends fund raising events upon request to support the program.
Responsible for administrative functions as assigned.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of 3 years’ experience as a coach or on the staff of an NCAA program, preferably at the FCS or FBS level.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Must be extremely well organized and highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Valid Driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Starting Salary $67,000
Maximum Starting Salary $80,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A999P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 01/05/2026
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $67,000 - $80,000