Assistant Football Coach Defensive Coordinator
Posted Date: Feb 21, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$46,000/yr -
Years of Experience
4+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Football Coach Defensive Coordinator
Posting Number
S00618
Position Type
Full Time
Hours/Schedule
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Football Coach Defensive Coordinator
Posting Number
S00618
Position Type
Full Time
Hours/Schedule
Standard Utica University business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Campus
Main Campus, Utica NY
Date Position Available
02/01/2026
Posted Salary
$46,000 per year.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
If yes, please select:
All Benefits
Position Summary Information
| Position Summary |
Assists Head Coach with all facets of a varsity sports program including organizing and planning of all practices and game strategies, training and health education of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of student athletes and recruiting of athletes for the Program.
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| Location | Utica, NY |
| Application Deadline | |
| *Full consideration by*: | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Major Responsibilities |
• Adheres to Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, including knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and conference rules and regulations. Provides and advises student athletes of obligations and requirements under said philosophy and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individual training sessions to ensure student-athletes are learning team concepts and safety issues while participating in intercollegiate athletics.
• Monitors student-athletes’ academic success, providing direction when necessary, including providing for or arranging necessary academic help services.
• May be required to teach physical education classes each semester as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls, etc. Scouts opponents, tape exchange, etc. Assists Athletic Director with game scheduling, transportation, and work with Sports Information department to ensure statistics are accurate and up to date. Contributes time and assistance to team and department fundraising, if appropriate.
• Recruit and retain prospective student-athletes giving them an opportunity to compete and to better themselves as athletes and individuals.
• Oversees and coordinates all football recruiting efforts
• Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.
• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
• May perform other related duties as assigned
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| Driving Responsibilities | |
| Travel | |
| Supervises | Oversees team managers • May oversee assigned work-study students |
| Education & Experience Qualifications |
- Bachelor degree required, Masters preferred
4 – 5 years of college coaching experience preferred
Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
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| Minimum Skills/Abilities |
• Knowledge of Football
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff
• Strong organizations skills
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be certified in first aid, CPR and AED
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines)
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| Applicant Documents Instructions |
All positions at Utica University support the University mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.
In line with theUniversity Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Divers...
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| Additional information | Visa sponsorship is not available for this position |
| EEO/AA Statement |
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.
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| Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans |
Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,
independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for
University study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than
seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving
veterans is still held in high regard here at UC, and we are proud to
welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and
professional staff.
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
- HigherEdJobs.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper
- Ithaca Journal
- Personal Referral
- Utica University Website
- Albany Times Union
- Binghamton Press & Sun
- careerbuilders.com
- centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
- Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)
- Elmira Star Gazette
- Utica University Online Employment Website
- DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Indeed.com
- Current Utica University Employee
- Referred by a Utica University Employee
- Referred by a non Utica University Employee
- LinkedIn-Job Posting
- LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR
- Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
- Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper
- Albany Times Union-newspaper
- Job Fair
- Search Firm
- NCAA
- PRISM Network
- HBCU Connect
- DiverseJobs
- Other
* Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents 1. Letter of Reference #1 2. "Contributions to Diversity" Statement
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