Assistant Football Coach,

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Sewanee, TN

Job Type

Staff Full-Time

Job Number

Division

Provost's Division

Department

Athletics - Football

Opening Date

12/16/2025

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Position Overview

Primary Function:

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.

Position Appointment Details:

• Career Band: AT2
• Full-Time, 9.5-month position

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head Coach in the creation of the scheme, playbook, game planning, and implementation
• Coach a specific position group, developing players' skills and techniques
• 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

Additional Responsibilities

• Coaching Duties:

• Assist with practice planning, game strategy development, and position-specific coaching (e.g., linebackers or defensive backs).

• Contribute to pre- and post-season conditioning programs in collaboration with strength and conditioning staff.

• Recruitment Support:

• Evaluate prospective student-athletes through scouting and on-campus visits.

• Maintain recruitment reports to support the head coach's strategic planning.

• Academic Monitoring:

• Monitor student-athletes' academic progress and provide support to ensure eligibility and personal development.

• Facility Management:

• Assist with the maintenance of training facilities, including weight rooms, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

• Community Engagement:

• Participate in community outreach programs to promote the football program and foster relationships with alumni and donors.

• Additional Assignments:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach or athletic director, such as assisting with compliance meetings or event scheduling.

Judgement Required:

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

Personal Interaction/Communication:

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

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field

Experience:

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

Job-Related Skills:

• 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

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid Tennessee Driver's license; NCAA Compliance certification

Supplemental Information

Confidential Information:

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

Working Environment:

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

Physical Requirements:

• 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).

Additional Information Specific to this Position:

• Significant travel is required for recruiting and competition.

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The University of the South, familiarly known as "Sewanee," is home to a nationally recognized College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. Sewanee is distinguished by its dedication to cultivate academic excellence, community values, and environmental stewardship that produces informed, self-aware, and participatory citizens for our democracy and servant-leaders for the world. Nestled on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, the University offers both a uniquely beautiful setting and convenient access to nearby cities—Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to be a place where individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences find support, opportunity, and purpose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of the South is an equal-opportunity institution, dedicated to treating all applicants fairly and fostering a welcoming environment for employees and students alike.

Employer

University of the South

Address

735 University Avenue

Sewanee, Tennessee, 37383

Phone

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