Assistant Coach, Football

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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.

The Assistant 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.

• Assist in all aspects of developing and advancing a competitive football program in the Big Sky Conference.
• 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.
• Minimum three years collegiate coaching/collegiate competition.
• 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.

• Master’s degree with five years collegiate coaching experience and/or NFL coaching experience.

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates 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.

Salary: $65,100 – $75,686 annually, negotiable based on years of experience, skills, and internal equity. Benefits include 95% premium‑paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for the employee, spouse or dependent at any Oregon University System schools (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Total compensation calculator available at https://.

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• Cover Letter
• Professional References

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Higher Education