Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number

SP005120P

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator

Division/College

Athletics

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number

SP005120P

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator

Division/College

Athletics

Department

Men's Football

Location

Moscow

Posting Context Statement

The Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator) is responsible for assisting the head coach with all facets of conducting a successful NCAA intercollegiate program. The position must comply with all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations and must display professional integrity. Duties include on-the-field coaching during practices and games: recruiting of top-quality student-athletes; team travel, conditioning, academics, promotional and public relations activities; summer collegiate camps; and other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Position Overview

The Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator is responsible for assisting the head coach with all facets of conducting a successful NCAA intercollegiate program. The position must comply with all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations and must display professional integrity.

Duties include:

• On-the-field coaching during practices and games
• Recruiting of top-quality student-athletes
• Team travel, conditioning, academics, promotional and public relations activities
• Summer collegiate camps
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach

Unit URL

govandals.com

Position Qualifications

| Required Experience |
- Experience with NCAA policies and procedures - Intercollegiate coaching experience

| | Required Education |
- Bachelor’s degree

| | Required Other |
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles - Ability to travel

| | Additional Preferred |
- Master’s degree - Exhibited organizational skills - Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA and conference rules and regulations - Ability to work effectively in a team environment to accomplish shared goals - Coaching philosophy that aligns with the program’s established strategies and standards - Supports and monitors student-athletes’ academic and athletic development in alignment with NCAA requirements. - Experience recruiting national caliber student-athletes - Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with student-athletes, staff, faculty, and external partners

| | Physical Requirements & Working Conditions |
- Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

| | Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application |

Posting Information

| FLSA Status | Exempt | | Employee Category | Exempt | | Pay Range | Commensurate with experience | | Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year | | FTE |
1 | | Full Time/Part Time | Full Time | | Funding | | | A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No | | Posting Date | 12/12/2025 | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applications received by 12/15/25 will receive first review and consideration. | | Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources | | Background Check Statement |
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. | | EEO Statement |
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. |

Applicant Documents

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

Optional Documents

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