Assistant Coach, Defensive Line; Football

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the football program. Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach but are not limited to; assisting in practice planning and field coaching (running drills), position-specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach.

Essential Job Duties

Teaching/Coaching (51%)

• Assist the head coach/defensive coordinator with coaching the defensive unit of the team;
• Coach the defensive line;
• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions;
• Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes;
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions;
• Assist with coaching in practices and/or competition strategy, Responsible for assisting in game preparation and strategy.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the football program. Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach but are not limited to; assisting in practice planning and field coaching (running drills), position-specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach.

Essential Job Duties

Teaching/Coaching (51%)

• Assist the head coach/defensive coordinator with coaching the defensive unit of the team;
• Coach the defensive line;
• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice and competitions;
• Assess performance and provide practical instructions to student-athletes;
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool for games and competitions;
• Assist with coaching in practices and/or competition strategy, Responsible for assisting in game preparation and strategy.

Recruiting (25%)

• Assist in recruiting quality, academically- and athletically-qualified student-athletes;
• Ensure academic success of student-athletes;
• Assist in retaining current student-athletes as team members;
• Monitor academic performance and counsel student-athletes relative to academic success, progress, and eligibility, in cooperation with other divisional compliance staff;
• Assist with summer camps and events.

Administration (24%)

• Assist with scheduling games, practices, team meetings, etc. from the direction of the head coach;
• Attend meetings with alumni and enhance public relations as needed;
• Assist in field maintenance;
• Maintain oversight of program budget(s) as directed by the head coach;
• Maintain adherence to NCAA, UAC, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
• Support the philosophy, goals, and mission of both the University and its intercollegiate athletics programs;
• Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors, as needed;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Act as the liaison between student-athletes, head coach, and academic advisors;
• Coordinate public relations, community service, travel, and technology needs for the team;
• Other responsibilities will be assigned in an administrative capacity – these may include a community outreach program for student-athletes and organizing a program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have 3-5 years of successful collegiate, club, or professional recruiting and coaching experience;
• Experience recruiting quality student-athletes is preferred;
• Candidates with playing/coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in football and who can demonstrate a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes will be given preference;
• National recruiting experience preferred;
• Experience with NCAA compliance and knowledge of Division I football and NCAA rules preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: - A valid driver’s license in good standing is required; - CPR certification, renewed annually, is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively recruit and coach student-athletes while maintaining concern for health and welfare, physical and psychological preparation;
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, effective relationships with student-athletes, coaching staff, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and the public;
• Organizational skills;
• Ability to interact effectively – both verbally and in written format – with a diverse group of student-athletes, staff, faculty, administrators, parents, and the public;
• Ability to demonstrate respect for and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds;
• Knowledge of and the ability to maintain compliance with NCAA, UAC, and university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and related functions;
• Ability to operate a PC and standard software programs as related to employment and position-specific activities;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisional staff, coaches, and administrators.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

The University of North Alabama will be closed for the Christmas holidays beginning at 4:30 PM on Friday, December 19, 2025 and will reopen at 8:00 AM on Monday, January 5, 2026. Responses to emails may be delayed during this time and all emails will be answered upon our return.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

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