Assistant Football Coaching Instructor (Multiple Openings)
Posted Date: May 14, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
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Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Football Coaching Instructor (Multiple Openings)
Summary
The Assistant Football Coaching Instructors work under the Head Football Coaching Instructor, providing essential support for the organization of the program and the implementation of game and practice plans. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Program Operations: Facilitating athlete communication, preparing facilities, and managing the distribution and care of equipment.
- Technical Analysis: Scouting opponents and performing detailed film breakdown.
- Student-Athlete Success: Supporting and tracking players’ academic progress and facilitating communication with faculty, academic advisors, assistant deans, and parents.
- Collaboration: Working internally with Equipment and Facilities staff, Athletic Trainers, and Assistant ADs.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Football Coaching Instructor (Multiple Openings)
Summary
The Assistant Football Coaching Instructors work under the Head Football Coaching Instructor, providing essential support for the organization of the program and the implementation of game and practice plans. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Program Operations: Facilitating athlete communication, preparing facilities, and managing the distribution and care of equipment.
- Technical Analysis: Scouting opponents and performing detailed film breakdown.
- Student-Athlete Success: Supporting and tracking players’ academic progress and facilitating communication with faculty, academic advisors, assistant deans, and parents.
- Collaboration: Working internally with Equipment and Facilities staff, Athletic Trainers, and Assistant ADs.
The Assistants will respond to directives from the Head Football Coaching Instructor, providing instruction and administrative support while ensuring strict compliance with all governing bodies, including NCAA, NCAC Conference, and institutional regulations. Additionally, these roles include designated responsibilities regarding the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
Application Note: We are currently seeking to fill multiple positions. In your cover letter, please indicate if you would be open to consideration for a part-time coaching opportunity in the event you are not selected for a full-time role.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The Assistant Football Coaching Instructor will help facilitate practice time to include such responsibilities as: implementing drills and game plans into practices, offering input for game strategies, and providing advice for specific plays or game tactics. The Assistant will assist players in the learning process, and track of players’ punctuality and participation in practices when needed.
- Assist the lead instructor and coordinator in elements of practices and games to include preparation, effective execution of drills, one-on-one development work with athletes as warranted and fulfillment of game day responsibilities.
- Assist the Head Football Coaching Instructor with the development of strategies for a successful program, including well-organized practice plans and participation in the development and execution of game strategies.
- Assist with the monitoring of academic progress and meet with individual student-athletes to ensure academic success and compliance with university and NCAA academic standards.
- Mentor student-athletes as to proper conduct and decorum.
- Comply with the Head Football Coaching Instructors’ philosophy and assist with communicated this philosophy with all stakeholders.
- Assist with the evaluation and recruitment of prospective student-athletes, and the tracking of them through the SLATE system.
- Help coordinate official visit itineraries for prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA requirements.
- Assist in the development of community outreach programs and promotional activities in collaboration with internal staff, and assist in approved fundraising activities as designated by the head coach.
- Represent the department and institution to internal and external constituents.
- Help coordinate all administrative requirements for the team, including: travel arrangements and itineraries; equipment and uniform purchases.
- Work in conjunction with the Head Football Coaching Instructor and the Strength and Conditioning Instructor to design and implement targeted development and training programs appropriate to the specific needs of athletes and teams.
- Attend rules education sessions and complete necessary forms for compliance upon request.
- Follow proper procedures for purchasing and resource allocation, and monitor spending.
- Supervise coaches within the program as assigned.
- Assist in the coordination of team player tryouts and selection.
- Attend athletic department meetings and collaborate with the Head Football Coaching Instructor and Athletic Director / Assistant Athletic Directors on schedules, programs, and engagement.
- Participate in pre-season and post-season meetings and programs as appropriate.
- Assist in developing and providing instructor-led rules training to the team, athletic department, and others upon request.
- Responsible for positive public relations and communications with constituents.
- Support the Head Football Coaching Instructor’s decisions.
- Work closely with athletic trainers and follow injury protocol.
- Responsible for adhering to a system of budget management and accountability.
- Follow all University and NCAA policies and regulations.
- Meet all deadlines for paperwork (i.e., rosters, physicals, officials’ ratings, etc.).
- Exhibit enthusiasm towards athletes and display respect for the entire program (i.e., officials, opponents, parents, schools, property, equipment, etc.).
- Dress appropriately and professionally for games, practices, recruit/family visits, and other school/athletic functions.
- Foster school spirit by promoting other sports.
- Maintain fair, consistent, and appropriate relationships with student athletes.
- Maintain composure and exemplary conduct during practice and games.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of one (1) year of collegiate coaching experience or two (2) years successful coaching experience as head or assistant coach at the high school level or equivalent experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain certifications in CPR and AED.
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies.
- Must understand and comply with NCAA, conference, and University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Interest in understand and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to motivate students in a positive manner.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize effectively, teach fundamentals and techniques associated with the sport and experience with teams that are competitive and show evidence of being well coached.
- Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership and to serve as a positive role model as a coach and colleague.
- Successful prior participation in the sport at the high school, college or professional level.
- Experience with JCU Football preferred
Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
Extensive travel involved. University core business hours are generally 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. However this position will require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on the nature of competitive and recruiting schedules.
Physical Requirements
Ability to demonstrate the physical movements of the sport. Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other office locations and to verbally communicate and exchange information.
Hours
Full Time
FLSA
Exempt (Salary)
Compensation & Benefits
A competitive salary plus a generous Total Rewards package that includes health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time, holidays, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition remission benefits for you, your spouse, and children.
About John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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