Assistant Football Coach, Secondary and Director of Football Operations - Athletics

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Assistant Football Coach, Secondary and Director of Football Operations - Athletics

Job Description

Ashland University is an NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Ashland University offers a comprehensive 24-sport athletic program. The University is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

• Team travel.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Football Coach, Secondary and Director of Football Operations - Athletics

Job Description

Ashland University is an NCAA Division II institution that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Ashland University offers a comprehensive 24-sport athletic program. The University is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

• Team travel.
• Schedule busses, hotels, and meals.
• Compile rooming list and travel itinerary.

DEFENSE: SAFETIES

• Evaluation of defensive practice and game tape with staff.
• Assist with Defensive game plan and film study.
• Evaluation, development and discipline of Safeties.
• Safeties drill book, trainer, and tip sheets.
• Practice: Safeties Individual drills.
• Game Day: Sideline – Personnel, assist with in-game adjustments.
• Assist with the J.V. Defense.

KICKING GAME

• Lead Coach for the Punt Block team.
• Practice: Indy Specialty Period – Punt Returners, designated assignment with the “Core 4” and FG/PAT Block.
• Game Day: Sideline – Personnel for the Punt, Kickoff & FG-PAT Block Teams.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team, Rising Star, and Youth Camp Director.
• Coordination of Training Camp Move-in.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Candidates must have the ability to successfully impart football knowledge.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience on the college level is highly desired.
• The ability to identify and recruit student-athletes is required.
• This position requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage a budget is desired.
• The ability to work weekends and evenings is required. This position requires extensive travel, both in recruiting and games.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire

03/02/2026

Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week

40+

Shift Required?

Varied

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Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S1051P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 03/02/2026 | | Job Open Date | 02/20/2026 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/8137 |

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Letters Of Recommendation

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