Football Graduate Student Assistant Coach

Title:  Football Graduate Student Assistant Coach 

Hiring Unit:   UHM Athletics

Location:  Football

Date Posted:   June 13, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins June 22, 2026

Other Conditions:  For best consideration, review of applications to begin June 22, 2026. Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Head Football Coach or designee, individual will work with the assistant coaches to complete office work and complete day to day, ongoing, or recurrent tasks and/or projects.  
• Assist and participates with coaching practice and intercollegiate competitions. Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of team play. 
• Monitor assigned regions with regards to recruiting information with social media and various recruiting websites and provide information to Head Coach or designee. 
• Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. 
• Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the field. 
• Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well being of all program participants are a priority. 
• Assist in the filming of practice, game, and other football related video, computer work, preparation of video scouting for future opponents on XOS video editing system.  
• Prepare, produce, revise, copy and/or compile emails, memos, faxes, documents, notes, Power Point presentations, spreadsheets, rosters, etc. 
• Answer phones, direct calls and/or take and route messages. 
• Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.        
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
• Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies. 
• Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if you have reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur. 
• Attend functions, complete projects and other tasks as assigned. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

CRITERIA: Must be classified degree-seeking student in a Masters program under the UHM Office of Graduate Education; be a Graduate School student enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per semester at the University of Hawai‘i, Manoa.   Note:   International students must take 8 or more credits (full-time) which is a requirement to have an I-20. Maintain the requirements of a Graduate School student including Grade Point Average requirements.  Be in good academic standing.  Football Only:  Per NCAA by-law 11.01.3 Coach, Graduate Assistant – Bowl Subdivision Football (FBS).   A graduate assistant coach is any coach who has received a baccalaureate degree and has either received his or her first baccalaureate degree or has exhausted athletics eligibility (whichever occurs later) within the previous seven (7) years and qualifies for appointment as a graduate assistant under the policies of the institution.  

BENEFITS:  The maximum amount a Graduate Student Assistant may receive will be equal to a Graduate School (General) tuition and fees (general) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, up to a maximum of 9 credits hours per semester.  Tuition does not include payment for Outreach College extension courses.  GSA will be responsible for payment to Outreach College.  Monthly stipend for room and board (subject to the on-campus cost of attendance room and board amount, as provided by Financial Aid Services, rate may be prorated based on start date) from September through May.  Required books (up to 9 credit hours) per semester.  Position renewable upon satisfactory performance. Tuition and stipend will be will be prorated if appointment is after first day of instruction (August 24, 2026).

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university. 
• Graduate School student enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per semester at the University of Hawai‘i, Manoa or for international students must take 8 or more credits (full-time) which is a requirement to have an I-20
• Knowledge of football as played at the Division I level. 
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PPT. 
• Familiar with Internet Explorer and Acrobat Reader. 
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Resourceful, diligent, flexible. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to manage time wisely. 
• Knowledge of football video editing. 
• Ability to create cut-ups and reports with a XOS Video Editing System and ability to combine edits with Microsoft applications for presentations or on a non-linear platform editing system. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel 
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification by the employment start date.
• Computer, cell phone, and social media technology competency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Division I football playing experience. 

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete and application 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the qualifications 2) resume and 3) names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.

Inquiries: Matt Chon, Football Chief of Staff, mbchon7@hawaii.edu

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
 
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/