Assistant Coach - Level I (Football, Defensive Line / Run Game Coordinator)

IN, United States

Job Description

Position Overview

The Assistant Coach provides essential support to the Men’s Football program, with a primary focus on the defensive line and run-game coordination. This role is responsible for coaching and skill development, recruiting support, academic monitoring, and contributing to a positive, disciplined team culture. The position plays a key role in fostering student-athlete growth both on and off the field while supporting the overall goals and success of the football program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game coaching
• Acts as the primary program lead for the Defensive Line
• Acts as the secondary program lead for Run Game Coordination
• Assist with coaching and teaching in team and individual settings
• Game preparation via game and practice planning (including film review)

Assistant Coach - Level I (Football, Defensive Line / Run Game Coordinator)

IN, United States

Job Description

Position Overview

The Assistant Coach provides essential support to the Men’s Football program, with a primary focus on the defensive line and run-game coordination. This role is responsible for coaching and skill development, recruiting support, academic monitoring, and contributing to a positive, disciplined team culture. The position plays a key role in fostering student-athlete growth both on and off the field while supporting the overall goals and success of the football program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game coaching
• Acts as the primary program lead for the Defensive Line
• Acts as the secondary program lead for Run Game Coordination
• 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
• 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

BU Benefits and Perks    

• Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:  

• Paid Time Off and Holidays :   

  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year  
  • 8 Paid Holidays   
  • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day  
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)  

• Health :   

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs  

• Retirement :   

  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment  

• Tuition Assistance :   

  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.  
  • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment  
  • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees  
  • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree  
  • Covers tuition only  
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions 

• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks :   

  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty  
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses  
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App  
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT  
  • Discount at the College Bookstore  
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances 

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 1783
  
• Job Category Athletics
  
• Posting Date 01/14/2026, 04:00 PM
  
• Apply Before 01/17/2026, 04:00 PM
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

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

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