Defensive Coordinator-Football

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Job Vacancy Announcement

Defensive Coordinator-Football

POSITION TITLE:

Defensive Coordinator-Football

JVA #:

2025-13

DEPARTMENT:

Athletic Department

ABOUT BLUEFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS: Bluefield State University (BSU) is a member
of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Central Intercollegiate

Job Vacancy Announcement

Defensive Coordinator-Football

POSITION TITLE:

Defensive Coordinator-Football

JVA #:

2025-13

DEPARTMENT:

Athletic Department

ABOUT BLUEFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS: Bluefield State University (BSU) is a member
of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Central Intercollegiate
Athletic Association (CIAA). BSU Athletics is home to 21 men’s and women’s varsity sports
(including football), offering qualified students rewarding opportunities in athletic competition,
training, and support activities. Our dedicated coaches and staff are committed to recruiting
promising student-athletes, developing their athletic and academic talents, and instilling
leadership skills that contribute to their ultimate success in life.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Defensive Coordinator – Football is responsible for providing
leadership to develop student athletes and implement a strong, competitive athletic program in

their assigned sport while promoting academic progress of student athletes to achieve

graduation. The Head Coach along with the Defensive Coordinator is accountable for student

athlete recruitment and development, fiscal integrity, fundraising, and for positively

contributing to the goals and objectives of the assigned athletic program, the Athletic

Department, and the University.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Head Coach teach sports-specific skills toward the development of student-

athletic performance, while promoting academic success of student athletes to enhance

academic progress and graduation rates.

• Provide leadership for the assigned sports program that adheres to the highest standard
of integrity and professionalism, developing and delivering a high-quality experience to

the student athletes, while promoting excellence of the specific program and the

University at all times.

• Foster an environment that promotes the academic success, health, and welfare of

student athletes in the assigned program, working collaboratively with administrative

offices as may be appropriate. Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.

• Ensure assigned staff are equipped with the knowledge, preparation and objectives to
meet and/or exceed the program and departmental goals. Conduct performance

management and provide professional development opportunities for assigned staff.
• Confirm assigned staff, including self, maintains required certifications and necessary

training in life saving techniques to promote safety of student athletes.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, CIAA, and University rules and regulations.
• Conduct practice, contests and manage day-to-day operations of assigned program.
Develop contest schedule and coordinate all team travel for assigned program.

Accountable for maintaining accurate inventory of all equipment for assigned program.
• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment and retention of student athletes.
• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with relevant federal and state regulations,
and the policies of the governing board and the policies of Bluefield State University as

contained in the Academic Catalog, the Faculty Handbook, the Staff Handbook, and any

other practices which are common to the institution.

• Perform the administrative duties associated with the responsibilities of Defensive
Coordinator, including but not limited to: establishing business and community

relationships to solicit support; assisting with marketing the sports program to increase

spectator engagement; administering the sport’s budget, forecasting and controlling

expenditures; preparing reports; participating in student athlete scholarship activities,

and participating in revenue-generating and fundraising goal setting and activities for

assigned program, the Athletic Department and the University at-large.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required. Masters preferred. Coaching

experience for at least one regular season, specific to assigned sports program,
required. At least two years of higher education coaching experience preferred.
• NCAA Coaches Certification (Division II Learning Portal). NCAA Coaches Certification

(Division II Learning Portal) must be passed within 60 days of hire (required by the NCAA
for recruiting).

• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must obtain CPR Certification within 60 days of start date/upon hire, and maintain
certification in good standing at all times during employment in this position.

• Commitment to the mission of higher education, student academic success and student

well-being.

• Record of personal and fiscal integrity.
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and Title IX compliance.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with individuals

from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to meet the extended hours and travel requirements of the position.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION/ COMPENSATION: The position is Nonclassified, Full-time 1.0 FTE,
carries an Exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and serves at the will and pleasure
of the President. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position
is dependent upon available funding.

THE UNIVERSITY: The mission of Bluefield State University is to provide students with an
affordable, accessible opportunity for public higher education. A historically black institution,
Bluefield State University prepares students for diverse professions, graduate study, informed
citizenship, community involvement, and public service in an ever-changing global society.
More information about the University is available at www.bluefieldstate.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Completed applications are to be submitted in electronic format
only to humanresources@bluefieldstate.edu and must include:

1. Letter of interest specific to the position (please detail sport-specific experience);
   
2. A completed BSU Employment Application (form available at
   

https://bluefieldstate.edu/resources/...);

1. Resume/CV;
   
2. Contact information for at least three professional references; and
   
3. Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; official
   

transcripts will be required of the selected candidate).

Please do not include photographs or any personal information (e.g. D.O.B, place of
birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents. Bluefield State University does
not provide an H1B visa or employment sponsorship.

DATE POSTED: March 26, 2025

CLOSING DATE: For full consideration, applications must be received by 4:00 pm EST, April 10,
2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications received
after the deadline may not receive full consideration.

Bluefield State University is an HBCU, AA/EOE/ADA employer, committed to the principle that minorities,
women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University complies with
all applicable federal and state laws designed to promote equal educational and employment
opportunities. Bluefield State University does not provide H1B visa or employment sponsorship.

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