Title: NSU Assistant Football Coach
State Role Title: Admin - Assistant Professor
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
Title: NSU Assistant Football Coach
State Role Title: Admin - Assistant Professor
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and execution of daily practices, game strategies, and team development.
• Provide specialized coaching and skill development for a specific position group, as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assist in the recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations.
• Mentor and develop student-athletes on and off the field, emphasizing academic achievement, character development, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with academic support staff to monitor student-athlete progress and provide necessary support to ensure academic success.
• Assist with the organization of team travel, equipment management, and other logistical aspects of the program.
• Engage in community service and outreach initiatives to promote Norfolk State University and the football program.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity while representing the university in a positive manner.
• Participate in fundraising and promotional activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.
Minimum Qualifications
• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or professional level.
• Strong knowledge of football fundamentals, techniques, and strategies.
• Ability to effectively recruit and develop student-athletes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes.
• Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations.
Additional Considerations
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Collegiate playing experience.
• NCAA Division I (FCS/FBS) coaching experience
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: No email address is needed.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Apply NowNorfolk State University record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
South Carolina State University | 5–0 | 9–3 | — | — |
North Carolina Central University | 4–1 | 8–3 | — | — |
Morgan State University | 3–2 | 6–6 | — | — |
Norfolk State University | 2–3 | 4–8 | — | — |
Howard University | 1–4 | 4–8 | — | — |
Delaware State University | 0–5 | 1–11 | — | — |
Norfolk State University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
![]() Michael Vick |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Dawson Odums Departing
|
![]() Mike Johnson Departing
Brandon Linney Departing
|
2–3 | 4–8 |
2023-2024 |
Dawson Odums |
1–4 | 3–8 | |
2022-2023 |
Dawson Odums |
2–3 | 2–9 | |
2021-2022 |
Dawson Odums |
2–3 | 6–5 | |
2020-2021 |
Latrell Scott |
– | – | |
2019-2020 |
Latrell Scott |
4–4 | 5–7 | |
2018-2019 |
Latrell Scott |
3–5 | 4–7 |
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