Assistant Coach - Football

Employer: Sam Houston State University
Location: Huntsville, TX

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Administrative Jobs: Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Requisition:

202500016ES

Title:

Assistant Coach - Football

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department:

Athletics

Division:

Office of the President

Open Date:

02/28/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field with a minimum of four years professional coaching experience in respective sport. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Serves as assistant coach and supervises in one or more university-recognized intercollegiate activities or special athletic programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary duty of this position is teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in Football. Responsible for but not limited to the following duties: Standard and accepted duties of coaching in various athletic activities. Included as typical coaching duties are team supervision and scheduling. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Teaches, tutors, instructs or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. May be required to teach in an academic program at the discretion of the Athletic Director. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Must have thorough understanding of sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. May be required to teach in an academic program at the discretion of the Director of Athletics. Expected to develop an appropriate rapport with community and University personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.

Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employee’s contributions to the team’s performance.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42698

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.

SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.

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