The John B. & Ann B. Rogers ’45 Defensive Coordinator, Football

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of intercollegiate athletics competition, physical and outdoor education, recreational services, and intramural sports, plus wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

The Defensive Coordinator is given specific autonomy and plays a critical role in overseeing the defensive strategy, planning and execution in consultation with the head coach for an NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision program. This includes coordinating defensive practice and game preparation, analyze opponent’s offensive capabilities, evaluates performances of defensive players, and makes real-time decisions during games in partnership to the head coach. This position has both on- and off-campus recruiting responsibilities, to identify, encourage and evaluate application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach. As part of the coaching staff, this position plays an elevated role in the development of our program culture and identity.

This position is full-time, 12-months per year. The salary range of this position is $160,000 to $180,000. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of football defensive coaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of intercollegiate athletics competition, physical and outdoor education, recreational services, and intramural sports, plus wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

The Defensive Coordinator is given specific autonomy and plays a critical role in overseeing the defensive strategy, planning and execution in consultation with the head coach for an NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision program. This includes coordinating defensive practice and game preparation, analyze opponent’s offensive capabilities, evaluates performances of defensive players, and makes real-time decisions during games in partnership to the head coach. This position has both on- and off-campus recruiting responsibilities, to identify, encourage and evaluate application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach. As part of the coaching staff, this position plays an elevated role in the development of our program culture and identity.

This position is full-time, 12-months per year. The salary range of this position is $160,000 to $180,000. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of football defensive coaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Credentials should reflect proven success and potential in coaching, recruiting, and developing student-athletes.
• Must be highly motivated with an outstanding work ethic and a relentless recruiter.
• Knowledge of NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations, and a strong commitment to rules compliance
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. 

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 or more years of successful coaching experience as a coordinator or head football coach at the collegiate level.

University Job Title:

Associate Head Coach, Football

Job Family:

Athletics & Physical Education

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Caleb Yu

Contact Email:

ry274@cornell.edu

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2025-12-05

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