Assistant Football Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title

Assistant Coach - Football

Working Title

Assistant Football Coach

Position Number

712811

FLSA

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title

Assistant Coach - Football

Working Title

Assistant Football Coach

Position Number

712811

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Tenure Track

No

FTE

1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date

Department Hiring Range

NCCU

EEO-1 Category

Professionals

SOC Code

27-2022 - Coaches and Scouts

Position Overview

| Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! |
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu. | | Primary Function of Organizational Unit |
The NCCU Department of Athletics’ primary purpose is to provide leadership for an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program. The NCCU Department of Athletics places the highest priority on a quality academic and athletic experience as part of the overall education of student-athletes. The Department of Athletics seeks to strengthen the integration of the athletics program objectives with academic development objectives. | | Primary Purpose of Position |
This position will assist the Head Football Coach in the conduction of the men’s intercollegiate football program. The coach will be responsible for the recruitment, retention, academic and personal development of the student athletes. | | Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Candidate must demonstrate potential to teach, lead and counsel college student-athletes. | | Minimum Education/Experience |
Bachelor Degree; Previous college playing and/or coaching experience at the college or high school level. | | Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation |
N/A | | Equal Opportunity Employer |
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy. |

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

| Function | Instructional | | Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
TEACHING & COACHING:
Assisting the Head Coach with the overall supervision, organization, development and implementation of NC Central’s Division I Football Program. Instruct, teach and coach student-athletes during practice and competition. Responsible for following NCAA, MEAC and NC Central University rules, regulations and policies
• Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool.
• Direct the practice, individual workouts and scouting preparation as requested.
• Provide input to the head coach and his staff on practice and/or gameday strategy. |

| Function | Administrative | | Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
RECRUITMENT:
Identify and recruit potential team members to NCCU, recording transactions in JumpForward or similar university provided recruiting software.
• Retain current NCCU students as team members. |

| Function | Administrative | | Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Coordinate an assigned administrative area such as video, team travel, equipment management or academic
liaison.
• Assist with the operation of the athletics program by serving in an as-needed basis for key tasks, such as game
management, marketing, camps or other duties as requested. |

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | EPA03454P | | Open Date | 01/05/2026 | | Date desired for closing or initial review | | | Close Date | 01/22/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Date Position Available | 01/05/2026 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Pre-Employment Requirements:

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. List of References

Supplemental Questions

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