Football Coordinator-Defensive
Posted Date: Feb 06, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$52,442/yr -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Football Coordinator-Defensive
Nature of Work
Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Recruit student athletes. Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. Coach players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques. This position is exempt with regard to FLSA. This position is covered by the NSCPA negotiated agreement.
Examples of Work Performed
Essential Duties:
1. Represent PSC in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality;
2. Promote and support PSC and its mission;
3. Promote and support PSC Athletic Department’s program, mission and goals;
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Football Coordinator-Defensive
Nature of Work
Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Recruit student athletes. Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. Coach players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques. This position is exempt with regard to FLSA. This position is covered by the NSCPA negotiated agreement.
Examples of Work Performed
Essential Duties:
1. Represent PSC in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality;
2. Promote and support PSC and its mission;
3. Promote and support PSC Athletic Department’s program, mission and goals;
4. Assist Football program within policies of PSC, HAAC, and the NAIA;
5. Assist the Head Coach in planning and operation of the program;
6. Provide leadership in implementation of the program;
7. Advise student athletes in their major field of study as it relates to NAIA and HAAC eligibility and progress toward degree requirements;
8. Responsible for all phases of the defense;
9. Supervise coaching assistants, student coaches and volunteer coaches;
10. Assist with the football recruitment of student athletes by coordinating the recruitment process;
11. Develop and maintain a system for recruiting, monitoring and follow up with student-athletes, parents and coaches;
12. Devise strategies for recruitment outreach to high school and junior college programs;
13. Assist the Head Coach with Athletic Scholarship fundraising, make athlete scholarship recommendations in consult with the Head Football Coach;
14. Organize day to day scheduling of defensive practice planning and coaching assignments;
15. Prepare defensive game plan and provide input to special teams and offensive game plans;
16. Evaluate the performance of defensive assistant coaches, student assistants and volunteer coaches and provide guidance to them to improve their skill sets;
17. Monitor the ATP program and follow up with the Head Football Coach in the implementation and follow through of all academic policies;
18. Follow up with assistant coaches in securing attendance of student athletes at all mandatory meetings and activities;
19. Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus coaching experience. Must have knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
License and Certification Requirements
Other Requirements
Offers depend on successful background check.
Salary Information
$52,442.00
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Union Status
NSCPA
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | PS1607P |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| General Information |
PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.
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| EEO Statement |
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
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| Veteran Statement | This position is subject to Veterans Preference. |
Supplemental Questions
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Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
- YES
- NO
Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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