Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator
Posted Date: Jul 02, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$51,978-$64,973/yr -
Years of Experience
5+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator
Post Date: 2026-07-01
Close Date: 2026-07-07
Department: Athletics
Location: Bismarck
Employment Type: Full Time
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Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator
Post Date: 2026-07-01
Close Date: 2026-07-07
Department: Athletics
Location: Bismarck
Employment Type: Full Time
X
Position Description & Details:
Ready to call the shots on defense? If you're passionate about developing student-athletes, building a dominant defensive unit, and helping create a championship culture, Bismarck State College wants you on our sideline! We're looking for an Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator who can bring energy, strategy, and leadership to our football program while helping our student-athletes succeed both on the field and in the classroom. If you're ready to help our defense make game-changing stops and tackle every challenge head-on, this could be your next winning play.
What You'll Do
As the Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator, you'll partner with the Head Football Coach to lead and manage the football program's defensive operations. You'll develop defensive strategy and identity, recruit talented student-athletes, support academic success, and help create an exceptional experience for our players and fans.
You'll also:
- Lead the development, management, and coordination of the football team's defensive program.
- Establish and implement the team's defensive philosophy while aligning with overall program goals.
- Collaborate with the Head Football Coach on program direction, strategy, and decision-making.
- Recruit and retain talented student-athletes while supporting their athletic, academic, and personal development.
- Assist with football program recruiting efforts and social media engagement.
- Coordinate game operations and contribute to an outstanding home game fan experience.
- Ensure compliance with Bismarck State College, State Board of Higher Education, North Dakota State, NAIA, and Title IX regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 5 years college coaching experience.
- Minimum 2 years of HS or college defensive coordinating experience.
- Special teams coaching experience.
- Strength and Conditioning coaching experience.
- Collegiate regional and national recruiting experience.
- Effective public and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of football competition, rules, and strategies as they relate to the NAIA.
- Recruiting skills and ability to assess athletic talent with knowledge of recruiting compliance and regulation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Collegiate or HS Athletic defensive coordinator coaching experience.
- Collegiate special teams experience.
- Collegiate Athletic Social Media experience.
- NAIA Frontier Conference coaching experience.
BENEFITS
Starting salary $51,978 - $64,973 based on education and experience; Exempt
100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/...
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APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED
To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- References
- Transcripts
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION
OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.
MISSION: As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.
VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the Head Football Coach.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.
For more information or accommodation requests, contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu
This position requires a criminal history record check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability
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