Assistant Coach, Football - Special Teams​/Safeties

Assistant Coach, Football - Special Teams/Safeties

Proposed

Start Date:

01/16/2026

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Summary
The Assistant Football Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of developing and advancing a competitive football program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: coaching, recruiting, and counseling student-athletes; managing daily administrative duties of the program; fundraising and public relations; adhering to all rules and regulations of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky Conference.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum three years collegiate coaching/collegiate competition required.
• Demonstrate excellent professional/interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the total welfare of student-athletes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a successful Division I football program both academically and athletically.

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrate differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be between $61,620 – $69,326, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://-calculator

Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

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Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? Yes Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions

• * How did you first find out about this position?
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