Assistant Football Coach

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Working Title:

Assistant Football Coach

Institution:

Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification Title:

State Univ Adjunct Unit

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Assistant Football Coach

Institution:

Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification Title:

State Univ Adjunct Unit

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Marshall

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$38,586.00 - $200,000.00

This position is a faculty position that is paid on a per credit basis.

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to on the field coaching, maintaining a recruiting territory, film breakdown, and running your own position group. This position is a 12-month, $20,000 position with no benefits, housing or meals. This Assistant Coach will be involved in all aspects of the SMSU Football program. This position focuses on offensive practice planning, offensive pass game coordination, game preparation, recruitment, and coaching of the TE or OL position. Experience with team organization, scheduling, and prior work with camp coordination. Other duties may include student athlete academic success, fundraising, or other assignments that reflect the expertise of the candidate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• 2 years of coaching experience.

• Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of OL or TE coaching or playing at the collegiate level.

• Experience with and knowledge of NCAA D2 compliance policies and procedures.

• Successful collegiate recruiting record.

• Knowledge of HUDL recruiting and scouting software & Visio Playbook

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes.

• Prior teaching or game management experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications

Other Requirements

Priority will be given to those who apply by 8/1/2025

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success.

Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies  based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-18-2025

Position End Date:

09-01-2025

Open Date:

07-18-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Bailey Johnson

Posting Contact Email:

bailey.johnson.2@smsu.edu

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