Assistant Coach - Football (Running Backs)

IN, United States

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Job Description

Position Overview

This position provides support for the success of the Men’s Football program. Primary duties are coaching, skill development, recruiting, academic monitoring and development of positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game coaching
• Acts as the primary program lead for Running Backs 
• Assist with coaching and teaching in team and individual settings

Assistant Coach - Football (Running Backs)

IN, United States

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

Position Overview

This position provides support for the success of the Men’s Football program. Primary duties are coaching, skill development, recruiting, academic monitoring and development of positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game coaching
• Acts as the primary program lead for Running Backs 
• Assist with coaching and teaching in team and individual settings
• Game preparation via game and practice planning (including film review)
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit students that can succeed at Butler both academically and athletically
• Help build and maintain a positive culture through collaboration with administrators, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, student-athletes, and other athletic personnel
• Contribute to personal development of student-athletes
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Collegiate coaching or playing experience
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I, Big East/Pioneer Football rules and regulations
• Outstanding verbal leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours required

Preferred Qualifications

• Desired candidate will have outstanding leadership and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletic staff

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1846
  
• Job Category Athletics
  
• Posting Date 02/24/2026, 07:51 PM
  
• Job Schedule Part time
  

• Locations 510 W 49th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US

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