Assistant Football Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Football Coach

Posting Number

20110650

Pay Rate

Monthly stipend, room, board, and benefits

Position Type

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Football Coach

Posting Number

20110650

Pay Rate

Monthly stipend, room, board, and benefits

Position Type

Administration

Position Summary Information

| Key Responsibilities |
Juniata College invites applications for two full-time, intern-level, Assistant Football Coach positions. Juniata is a co-educational, liberal arts college, highly regarded for its academic excellence. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; on field coaching and instruction, the recruitment of qualified student-athletes, scouting and game preparation, academic monitoring, and the administration and organization of camps and clinics. Collateral responsibilities in support of the Athletic Department will be assigned.

These are 12-month positions that include a monthly stipend, room, board, option to enroll into a Juniata graduate program after six months, and full benefits. Position reports to the Head Football Coach.

Primary Role:
Assist Head Coach with all aspects of running a football program, including but not limited to:

• coaching of a position group
• practice and game preparation and organization
• off-season program evaluations
• in-game strategies, adjustments, and decision making
• on-field and in-practice teaching, coaching, demonstration
• conducting individual workouts and skill development sessions.
• Recruitment of high quality student-athletes to a rigorous academic environment
• Ensure adherence to the rules, regulations and policies of all governing bodies including Juniata College, Athletic Department, Landmark Conference and the NCAA
• Participate in overall administration of the Athletic Department by representing the office as requested and cooperatively assisting colleagues. This includes attending all mandatory department activities and functions, membership on department and campus committees and participation upon request in enrollment, fundraising and/or promotional events.
• Serve a secondary responsibility, as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…EOE | | Position Qualifications |
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.
Strong communication skills is a must. Experience with Hudl digital editing system, Teamworks recruiting/roster management software, and/or Photoshop is a plus.

| | Supervision Required/Given |
This position reports to the Head Football Coach. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Playing experience/coaching experience at the collegiate level is highly preferred | | Physical Demands |
• Ability to demonstrate, assist with, conduct sport specific drills and fundamentals.
• Set up and tear down of sport specific equipment and apparatus, as necessary. | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical; vision; dental; retirement (403b); holiday time; tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents); wellness programming; and additional insurance programs.

It is Juniata College’s policy to conduct background checks. Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position. |

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 01/21/2026 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes |

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of 3 References

Optional Documents

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