Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Marietta, OH

Posted:

Feb 6, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

197096

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About Marietta College:

For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology.  
 
At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.  
 
Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles.  

More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For.  
 
The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.  
 
For more information about the College, please visit marietta.edu.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:  Coach Defensive Line in concert with the expectations of the Head Coach and the Defensive Coordinator, academically monitor that position group, plan practice, scout, analyze video, instruct individual skills and team concepts, all phases of recruiting with specific goals for each phase (inquiries, visits, accepts and commits). Teach a 1-credit skill class in each semester and perform athletic department duties as assigned by the athletic director.  Such duties may include game day management, facility supervision, intramural supervision, sports information assistance or other. 

Expectations:  Uphold the high professional standard of conduct expected of each person on campus and outlined in our Employee Handbook.  Build positive interpersonal relationships in and out of the athletic department by attending College functions, both social and professional; staff meetings; faculty meetings; serving on committees; etc. Assist our student athletes with their academic progress and in-season and out of season.   Foster a cooperative work environment and provide mutual support with all constituencies and colleagues.  Represent the program and Marietta College with sportsmanship, integrity, and a high degree of professionalism.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, master's degree and previous college coaching experience preferred
Exceptional understanding of defensive football, DL coaching experience preferred
Knowledge of NCAA, OAC and Marietta College rules and guidelines
Strength and Conditioning Certification strongly preferred
Ability to work with athletic department video editing system
Ability to work with recruiting database system
Strong knowledge of the technical aspects of every Defensive position
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse environment
Must be able to travel, and possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must possess a strong commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
Must successfully complete a background check

 

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. All applications/resumes must be submitted through this online process. We regret that we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted by mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please be sure to provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating your application materials have been received.

Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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