Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Position Number

999445

Department

Athletics

Salary

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Position Number

999445

Department

Athletics

Salary

$80,000 - $85,000

Remote

No

Job Summary/Description

The Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator supports the head football coach in coordinating and managing the intercollegiate football program, with primary responsibility for leading and developing the defensive unit. This role upholds the core values of Angelo State University and the athletic department while contributing to a competitive and student‑focused program.

Typical Duties/Job Duties

1. Ensures full compliance with all NCAA, Lone Star Conference, Angelo State University, and Texas Tech University System policies, procedures, and regulations.
2. Assists with all aspects of football operations, including practices; defensive player development; implementation of defensive strategies; recruiting prospective student‑athletes; providing academic support; evaluating player performance; and promoting the football program.
3. Supports event and program operations, including home game management, team travel coordination, and organizing community engagement and service activities for football student‑athletes.
4. Serves as a positive representative of Angelo State University and the football program, consistently modeling the university’s core values within the campus community, region, state, and nationally.
5. Assists with athletics fundraising initiatives and related activities as assigned by the Director of Athletics or designated University administrators.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of defensive football principles, including position‑specific skills, strategies, rules, game planning, and conditioning methods relevant to coordinating a collegiate defense.
• Ability to design and lead effective defensive practice sessions, including drills, player development activities, and installation of defensive schemes.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and positively influence student‑athletes in both athletic and academic pursuits.
• Ability to recruit and evaluate prospective student‑athletes, and effectively communicate the value of Angelo State University and its football program.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to student‑athletes, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university or college is required.
• Football coaching experience or collegiate/professional playing experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Intercollegiate football coaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

The position requires prolonged periods of standing with intermittent sitting, walking, reaching, bending and grasping. Manual dexterity is also necessary. Incumbent works both in and outdoors, and has periodic exposure to dust, pollen, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S1080P | | Open Date | 02/05/2026 | | Close Date | | | Desired Start Date | | | Review Start Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Required Number of References | |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References 4. Transcripts (Unofficial)

Optional Documents 1. Other

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