Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator)

Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator)

LOCATION Main Campus - Buies Creek NC

Job Code 3514

# of Openings 1

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Position: Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Department: Athletics

Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator)

LOCATION Main Campus - Buies Creek NC

Job Code 3514

# of Openings 1

Apply Now

Position: Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Department: Athletics

Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

The Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for the defensive unit, including developing and implementing defensive schemes, coordinating game plans, leading defensive staff and position coaches, and making in-game adjustments to ensure competitive success. This position mentors student-athletes, supports their academic and personal development, and manages defensive recruiting strategy and evaluation. The Defensive Coordinator works closely with the Head Coach and program staff to support compliance, administration, and the overall mission and values of Campbell Football. This is a full time, 12 month position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the entire defensive unit, including scheme development, game planning, practice installation, and in-game adjustments

• Serve as the primary architect of the defensive philosophy and identity, ensuring alignment with the head coach’s vision while managing all position coaches on the defensive side

• Responsible for analyzing opponent offensive tendencies and developing weekly defensive game plans that directly influence competitive outcomes

• Coordinate all defensive staff, leading unit meetings, organizing practice schedules, and ensuring proper teaching progression, communication, and execution across all position groups

• Handle critical in-game decision-making, including personnel packages, situational play-calling, and real-time adjustments

• Oversee defensive recruiting priorities, identifying needs by position, evaluating talent, and coordinating defensive recruiting efforts to maintain and elevate roster quality

• Act as a key member of the program’s leadership team, contributing to program-wide strategy, culture, and student-athlete development

• Provide on the field coaching and instruction to student-athletes

• Adhere to all university, CAA, and NCAA regulations

• Help monitor the academic progress of student-athletes

• Communicate and at times, work closely with other departments on campus such as academic advising, residence life, admissions, sports information, campus recreation, compliance, athletic training, and strength and conditioning

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

• Other job-related duties, activities and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

• Exemplify the goals, values, and objectives of the program, in the performance of all duties

• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, and Information Security, including, but not limited to FERPA and other state and federal guidelines

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree desired

• At least 2 years of college defensive coaching experience with proven recruiting at the NCAA Division I level desired

• Experience competing as a NCAA Division I Football athlete desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with student athletes, and others, through both oral and written channels

• Strong organizational and administrative skills are required

• Ability to teach the game of Football at a high level and within a university setting

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and attention to detail are essential

• Familiarity with Microsoft Applications, standard methods of digital communication, and common social media platforms

• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with student athletes, parents, administrative staff, opposing coaches and players, game officials, and the public

• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people

• Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations

• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines

• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment.

• Ability to work regular evening or weekend hours; and travel, including overnight stays

• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.

To Apply For This Position:

Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. Interested parties may submit their candidacy by clicking on the “Apply Now” button , or, if you are viewing this posting via an outside source, visit us online at http://www.campbell.edu/employment/ to apply. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.

Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.

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