Assistant Coach, Football Offensive Teams

Job Summary

The Assistant Football Coach – Offensive Teams assists the Head Football Coach in the planning, organization, and execution of Lamar University’s football program, with primary responsibility for assigned offensive units. The position requires a strong commitment to student-athlete success, compliance with all governing rules and regulations, effective recruiting, fiscal responsibility, and engagement in fundraising and public relations activities that support the Athletics Department and the University.

Essential Job Functions

Offensive Coaching and Player Development

• Coach assigned offensive position group(s) as directed by the Head Football Coach.
• Plan and conduct position-specific practice sessions, drills, and game preparation.
• Assist with offensive game planning, play installation, film breakdown, and opponent analysis.
• Evaluate and develop student-athletes’ athletic performance, discipline, and leadership skills.
  

Recruiting and Student-Athlete Development

Job Summary

The Assistant Football Coach – Offensive Teams assists the Head Football Coach in the planning, organization, and execution of Lamar University’s football program, with primary responsibility for assigned offensive units. The position requires a strong commitment to student-athlete success, compliance with all governing rules and regulations, effective recruiting, fiscal responsibility, and engagement in fundraising and public relations activities that support the Athletics Department and the University.

Essential Job Functions

Offensive Coaching and Player Development

• Coach assigned offensive position group(s) as directed by the Head Football Coach.
• Plan and conduct position-specific practice sessions, drills, and game preparation.
• Assist with offensive game planning, play installation, film breakdown, and opponent analysis.
• Evaluate and develop student-athletes’ athletic performance, discipline, and leadership skills.
  

Recruiting and Student-Athlete Development

• Assist in developing and executing a successful recruiting program for offensive student-athletes.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA and conference regulations.
• Promote academic success, personal development, and graduation of student-athletes.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, supporting the holistic development of student-athletes.
  

Program Administration and Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with NCAA, Southland Conference, TSUS, and Lamar University rules and policies.
• Assist in monitoring and managing program operations within established budget guidelines.
• Complete required documentation, reports, and compliance-related activities in a timely manner.
  

Fundraising, Public Relations, and Community Engagement

• Actively participate in fundraising, donor engagement, and development activities in coordination with the Head Football Coach and Director of Athletics.
• Represent the football program at community, alumni, and university events as assigned.
• Be available to the news media on appropriate occasions, as determined by the Head Football Coach and in coordination with the Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations.
  

Communication and Media Support

• Assist in the provision of public information through the Media Relations Office in accordance with established policies.
• Support positive visibility of the football program and Lamar University through professional communication and public engagement.
• Coordinate messaging and appearances with Athletics leadership and Media Relations staff.
  

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1–2 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA, Southland Conference, Texas State University System, and Lamar University rules and policies.
• Experience coaching assigned offensive position group(s).
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with student-athletes, coaching staff, and Athletics Department personnel
  

Desired Qualifications - Experience contributing to offensive game planning, play installation, and opponent analysis. - Experience identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes across multiple recruiting regions with primary emphasis in Texas and Louisiana. - Familiarity with advanced football technology platforms for video analysis, recruiting coordination, and player development. - Demonstrated ability to support student-athlete leadership development and personal accountability. - Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. - Experience supporting donor engagement, alumni relations, or community outreach initiatives tied to an athletics program.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of collegiate football operations and team-based coaching environments.
• Skill in instruction, evaluation, and development of student-athletes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a high-performance setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and public-facing settings.
  

Physical Requirements: - Ability to stand for extended periods. - Ability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. - Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Job Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
• Extensive travel may be required for recruitment and competition.
  

Special Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsorship work authorization.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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