Assistant Coach - Football (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers)

IN, United States

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Job Description

Position Overview   

This position provides significant support for the success of the Men’s Football program. Primary duties are coaching, skill development, recruiting, academic monitoring and development of positive team culture.

Responsibilities  

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game coaching
• Act as the Assistant Head Coach for the program
• Act as the Defensive Coordinator and primary program lead for Linebackers

Assistant Coach - Football (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers)

IN, United States

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

Position Overview   

This position provides significant support for the success of the Men’s Football program. Primary duties are coaching, skill development, recruiting, academic monitoring and development of positive team culture.

Responsibilities  

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game coaching
• Act as the Assistant Head Coach for the program
• Act as the Defensive Coordinator and primary program lead for Linebackers
• Assist with coaching and teaching in team and individual settings
• Game preparation via game and practice planning (including film review)
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit students that can succeed at Butler both academically and athletically
• Help build and maintain a positive culture through collaboration with administrators, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, student-athletes, and other athletic personnel
• Contribute to personal development of student-athletes
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Collegiate coaching or playing experience

• Knowledge of NCAA Division I, Big East/Pioneer Football rules and regulations

• Outstanding verbal leadership and communication skills

• Ability to work flexible hours required
   

Preferred Qualifications  

• Desired candidate will have outstanding leadership and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletic staff
   

BU Benefits and Perks    

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:  

• Paid Time Off and Holidays :   

  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year  
  • 8 Paid Holidays   
  • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day  
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)  

• Health :   

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs  

• Retirement :   

• 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment  

• Tuition Assistance :   

  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.  
  • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment  
  • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees  
  • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree  
  • Covers tuition only  
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions 

• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks :   

  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty  
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses  
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App  
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT  
  • Discount at the College Bookstore  
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1854
  
• Job Category Athletics
  
• Posting Date 03/02/2026, 08:31 PM
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations 510 W 49th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US

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