Assistant Football Coach - Running Backs (Contingent II)

Job Posting:

JR101679 Assistant Football Coach - Running Backs (Contingent II) (Open)

Department:

BSU Football, JM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

04-03-2026

Close Date:

Job Posting:

JR101679 Assistant Football Coach - Running Backs (Contingent II) (Open)

Department:

BSU Football, JM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

04-03-2026

Close Date:

$50,000 - $60,000

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting the head football coach with managing daily administrative and coaching duties of the football program while adhering to Bowie State University (BSU), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association regulations and policies (CIAA). Assist the athletic department in fundraising and public relations programs. Assist with the recruitment of prospective student athletes. Demonstrate excellent professional and interpersonal communication skills with students, alumni, staff, administration, media, and the general public. Assist the head coach with the development of a quality coaching staff that adheres to all regulations and guiding principles and policies of BSU, the NCAA, and the CIAA. Emphasis must be on the educational welfare of the student-athlete while striving for excellence within the institution’s mission and in the field of competition. Must always demonstrate and maintain a high level of sportsmanship.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

All staff members have a duty to cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, the conference office or the institution with truthful and complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations.

A football coach or staff member may be suspended or terminated if found to be involved in deliberate and serious violations of NCAA of CIAA regulations.

Ensure all student-athletes are in “good-standing” with all BSU, NCAA, and CIAA rules and regulations.  Review rules with all student-athletes, monitor academic athletic progress, providing counseling when necessary.  Assist in academic scheduling, when necessary, inform and ensure student-athletes participate in all

department sponsored functions.  Maintain accurate records of student-athlete’s performance and any disciplinary issues.  Ensure all student athletes comply with institutional financial aid regulations.

Responsibilities include: organizing and administering team program and activities (such as in-season and off-season practices); coaching, scouting, and recruiting; managing academic success; advising and counseling student-athletes with registration requirements; promoting the football program and participating in fund raising activities; and other duties as assigned by the head football coach.

The Assistant Football Coach will be responsible for assisting with the football program and must be able to interact with students, faculty, and staff within the framework of Bowie State University, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and the Nation Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II regulations.

MININIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree desired. Knowledge of CIAA, NCAA, and University rules and regulations.  3 years of coaching experience on the high school or collegiate level.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Evenings, weekends, and travel required.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,  the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.

Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.

The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.

 In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.

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