Posting Details
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator
Posting Details
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator
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Position Information
Asst Football Coach
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator
8105
13 - Counseling of Students
E99830
P-499280 - Defensive Coordinator-Football
Exempt - Administrative
None
100
AE - BSKY
$90,000 – $102,000
1/1/2024
12 months per year
Cheney
Spokane
N/A
N/A
Yes - Both
Caren Lincoln
clincoln@ewu.edu
Position Details
Eastern Washington University is currently seeking an Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator. This position is housed in the athletic department and will report to the Head Football Coach & ultimately the Associate VP/Director of Athletics or sport supervisor. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Football Coach / Defensive Coordinator to work closely with the Head Coach to design, organize, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all facets of a Big Sky, NCAA Division I assigned sport program. Several components of this job include, recruiting, and public appearances. This position provides educational, monitoring, and supervisory components as well as working within a shared facility. This person will work closely with the athletic department support staff, equipment staff, sports medicine staff, sport & recreation center staff, Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, and the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Will also work collaboratively with relevant constituent groups. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Football Coach / Defensive Coordinator to study and know all policies and procedures integral to Eastern Washington University, Big Sky and NCAA rules compliance. The desired candidate will assist in the direction, develop and management of all aspects of the assigned sport program including, but not limited to, recruiting, talent evaluation, coaching, training and development of student-athletes within the team concept, scheduling, supervision of additional staff and monitoring academic progress of the team. Rules compliance is an important responsibility of this position. Employee shall support and comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, and other established bodies that govern intercollegiate athletics and the University. In the event the Employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that violations of rules compliance may have taken place, Employee shall report them promptly to the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, or their designee. On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/in.... EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning. Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023. Tribal Land AcknowledgementEastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employmenthttps://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/ Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.
Contact Caren Lincoln in Human Resource Services at clincoln@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical and mental demands.
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Yes
No
Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of three (3) years experience working in a collegiate football program. Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 60 days of employment. Pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test for off-campus recruiting within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. Experience and knowledge of all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Big Sky Conference, and other established bodies that govern intercollegiate athletics and the University. Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.
Master’s Degree Two (2) years of defensive coordinator experience. Five (5) years of collegiate experience working at the Division I or II levels. Collegiate recruiting experience at the NCAA Division I level. No previous history of NCAA violations. Big Sky Conference experience. Collegiate, junior college or high school head coaching experience.
Regular
Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Requires overnight travel at least 25 days out of the year on team and recruiting trips.
12/08/2023
No
12/15/2023
Immediately
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process. Required documentation includes all of the items listed below. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application). Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified. Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.
Application
Job Duties
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Assist in the administration, planning and organization of appropriate preseason, in-season, and post-season programs, including practice planning and scheduling.Prepare weekly game-plans in season and implement necessary changes to offensive scheme as needed.Meet with Head Coach and other staff members daily to plan practices, competition, and other team matters.Communicate problems, issues and program improvement ideas to the Head Football Coach.
Yes
15
Identify and recruit qualified student athletes within the guidelines of all NCAA, Big Sky Conference and EWU rules & regulations.Keep accurate records regarding all student-athlete communications and expectations.
Yes
10
Demonstrate knowledge of NCAA and Big Sky Conference rules as they apply to coaching teams and student-athletes in-season and out.Work with Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance to keep current records of all student-athlete academic progress on a quarterly basis in line with NCAA guidelines.
Yes
10
Research and implement current trends in coaching and teaching skills.
Yes
5
Other duties as assigned by Head Football Coach.
Yes
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Diversity Response Optional Documents 1. DD214 Form 2. Other Document #1 3. Other Document #2
Eastern Washington University record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
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University of Montana | 7–1 | 13–2 | 2 | — |
University of Idaho | 6–2 | 9–4 | 8 | — |
Montana State University - Bozeman | 6–2 | 8–4 | 9 | — |
Northern Arizona University | 5–3 | 5–6 | — | — |
Portland State University | 4–4 | 5–6 | — | — |
California State University, Sacramento | 4–4 | 8–5 | 13 | — |
Weber State University | 4–4 | 6–5 | — | — |
Idaho State University | 3–5 | 3–8 | — | — |
Eastern Washington University | 3–5 | 4–7 | — | — |
University of Northern Colorado | 0–8 | 0–11 | — | — |
Eastern Washington University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Aaron Best |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Aaron Best |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Aaron Best |
3–5 | 4–7 | |
2022-2023 |
Aaron Best |
2–6 | 3–8 | |
2021-2022 |
Aaron Best |
6–2 | 10–3 | |
2020-2021 |
Aaron Best |
– | 5–2 | |
2019-2020 |
Aaron Best |
6–2 | 7–5 | |
2018-2019 |
Aaron Best |
8–1 | 12–3 |
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