Assistant Coach, Football

Allegheny College

Meadville, PA

Posted Date: Feb 11, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$33,280/yr
Years of Experience
1+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Allegheny College
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Conference

Presidents' Athletic Conference (DIII)

About the Job

Job Description

Assistant Coach, Football

Meadville, PA, United States

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Job Description

ROLE TITLE: Assistant Football Coach

POSITION REPORTS TO: Head Football Coach

What you will do in this role:

Assistant Coach, Football

Meadville, PA, United States

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

ROLE TITLE: Assistant Football Coach

POSITION REPORTS TO: Head Football Coach

What you will do in this role:

● Coach an individual position.
● Assist in special teams.
● Liaison with film and equipment. To include management of student-assistant coaches.
● Implement game plan and game day assignments per offensive/defensive coordinator.
● Demonstrating excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to:(a) sport
skill instruction (b) motivation (c) tactical strategies (d) physical training and fitness.
● Participate in on and off campus recruitment activities of athletically and academically
qualified student-athletes which will include data entry and correspondence, talent
identification, communication of College opportunities and expectations.
● Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behaviour with regard to
adherence to NCAA, Conference, College, and Department of Athletics rules, policies
and expectations including commitment to lifelong learning, sportsmanship on and off
the field of play, positive leadership and the desire and ability to act as a positive role
model and representative of the College at all times.
● Active game preparation through scouting, image analysis, strategy discussions, and
travel arrangements.
● Assist the head coach in all areas of implementing a competitive, successful educational
program emphasizing the quality experience for the student athlete. While the ability to
show initiative and work independently is essential. All activities will be under the
direction and supervision of the head coach.
● Developing and maintaining relationships with members of the department and
promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.
● Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well
as the athletic welfare of student-athletes; collaborating on academic monitoring and
guidance of students where appropriate
● Developing and maintaining relationships with members of alumni.
● Provide student-athletes with opportunities that allow for social, emotional, and academic
development, in addition to athletic success through close interpersonal guidance,
mentoring and counselling.
● Assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics and
Recreation which may include supervision of students in recreational programs including
intramurals, club sports, general facility monitoring, game-day management, concessions
fundraising opportunities or other special projects.

Your Experience

Minimum of 1-3 years required and 4-7 years preferred of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor’s Degree required / Master’s Degree Preferred.
Track record of achieving exceptional results.

Your Future Team

The mission of the Department of Athletics and Recreation is personal and collaborative excellence. We strive to offer high-quality educational, recreational and competitive intercollegiate athletic opportunities to our participants. We look to create an innovative, challenging and supportive learning environment where students can maximize opportunities for physical and social development, lifelong fitness and wellness as well as to realize opportunities for championship-caliber athletic competition. Our goal is to enhance and develop values that foster leadership, self-discipline, teamwork, personal and civic responsibility, integrity, dignity and sportsmanship. Ultimately, it is the mission of the department to fully support the mission of Allegheny College and "prepare young adults for successful, meaningful lives".

Your Compensation

Expected starting salary : $33,280 annually

About Us

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.

Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.

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