What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Assistant position at St. John Fisher University?
Position Title
Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Assistant
Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities
Football Coaching & Education
- Coordination of practice planning and position meetings for defensive positions
- Individual & small group coaching sessions and film sessions
- Game day meetings, coaching, post-game debrief
- Assist in the breakdown and distribution of practice and game film
- Assist with team events via social media, logistics, planning and operations
Recruiting
- Leverage Teamworks software to coordinate prospective student-athlete recruitment
- Work with admissions office and head football coach to ensure recruitment of student athletes is consistent and follows institutional best practices
- On and off-campus recruitment, including outreach via mailings, phone calls, visits and electronic communications
Education / Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree
Preferred
- Intercollegiate playing experience
Competencies / Skills
- Ability to demonstrate football related skills
- Interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the University.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to demonstrate ice hockey related techniques.
- Sitting, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
- Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 20–40 pounds
Supervision of Employees
None
Work Environment
Well lighted, well-ventilated pleasant work area. Work with students and accompany team when traveling.
Equipment to be Used
Must be able to be proficient in word, excel and able to learn other sport related computer programs. Equipment related to sport.
Job Type
Part-time
Work Hours
Schedule varies depending on if in-season or out-of-season. The ability to work nights and weekends required to support practices, games and recruiting events.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Minimum Number of References Requested
2
EEO Statement
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu<>titleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu<>titleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
Work Location
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA
Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range
$23,000.00 stipend
Notes
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00804P
Desired Start Date
06/29/2026
Open Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Salary : $23,000