Head Football Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Head Football Coach

Position Summary

The Head Football Coach works as a member of the Athletic Department. Responsibilities include planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management, for a NAIA/NCAA football program. Previous collegiate head coaching experience preferred.

The candidate must:
* Have a strong focus on student-athlete academic success.
* Insist on exemplary student-athlete behaviors both on campus and in public.
* Have extensive coaching experience at either the high school or college level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Head Football Coach

Position Summary

The Head Football Coach works as a member of the Athletic Department. Responsibilities include planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management, for a NAIA/NCAA football program. Previous collegiate head coaching experience preferred.

The candidate must:
* Have a strong focus on student-athlete academic success.
* Insist on exemplary student-athlete behaviors both on campus and in public.
* Have extensive coaching experience at either the high school or college level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct instruction of student-athletes relative to the skills and strategies necessary to compete in football at the collegiate level.
• Develop coaching techniques, players and overall strategies; evaluate individual performances and provide leadership and instruction in areas deemed necessary for success.
• Plan and coordinate team travel arrangements to include means used, equipment to be taken, logistics, etc.
• Conduct comprehensive recruiting activities, coordinate with Admissions Office to establish academic eligibility and possible financial aid packages.
• Participate in fundraising, public relations activities, e.g., public appearances, attendance at conferences, etc.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA/NCAA rules and regulations.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable university and athletic program policies and procedures, including Title IX, internal administrative controls, compliance reporting, and academic standards
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable NAIA/NCAA rules and regulations.
• Promote an atmosphere of compliance within your program and provide necessary training and education to students, staff, and external stakeholders on relevant compliance and institutional matters.
• Participate in and support the university’s fundraising efforts, in coordination with the university’s advancement office and practices.
• Oversee and manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including booster clubs, in order to maintain and promote institutional control over your sport program.
• Manage fundraising, purchasing, media interaction, and recruiting contact by external stakeholders of your sport program and coordinate those activities with the proper University office.
• Communicate, cooperate and assist the athletic and institutional staff with the daily management of all facets of the sport program.
• Coordinate promotional events and strategies [for all athletic activities] for home contests in conjunction with the Sports Information Director and the Marketing and Communications Office.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.

Experience

• Coaching strategies specific to football.
• Knowledge of NAIA/NCAA rules for football.
• Familiarity with NAIA/NCAA rules and procedures.
• Instructing student-athletes relative to specific skill necessary to compete in collegiate football.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to Senior Staff, public groups, managers and employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Coaching strategies specific to football.
• Knowledge of NAIA/NCAA rules for football.
• Familiarity with NAIA/NCAA rules and procedures.
• Instructing student-athletes relative to specific skill necessary to compete in collegiate football.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to Senior Staff, public groups, managers and employees.

Salary Range

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | 2016AS1086P | | Posting Open Date | 02/23/2026 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Posting Close Date | 03/01/2026 | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is the highest level of education attained?

   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD

2. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

3. Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?

   • Yes
   • No

4. Are you available to work weekends?

   • Yes
   • No

5. Do you have a valid driver's license?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Current Employee Application (for internal applicants) 2. Letter of Recommendation

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