HUMAN RESOURCES FACULTY + STAFF OPEN POSITIONS 2380 - Assistant Coach-Football

Assistant Coach-Football

Intercollegiate Athletics

Search 2380- Posted May 15, 2026

Emporia State University, a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and NCAA Division II, is seeking to fill a Football Assistant Coach. This position will assist the Football Head Coach in all aspects of the football program. Encompassing all duties assigned by the Head Coach, including but not limited to recruiting, preparing schedules, mentoring, and guiding special teams Student-Athletes in the program. These duties will be performed with the goals of the maintain high performance now and in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and recruit prospective student athletes as future football players.

HUMAN RESOURCES FACULTY + STAFF OPEN POSITIONS 2380 - Assistant Coach-Football

Assistant Coach-Football

Intercollegiate Athletics

Search 2380- Posted May 15, 2026

Emporia State University, a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and NCAA Division II, is seeking to fill a Football Assistant Coach. This position will assist the Football Head Coach in all aspects of the football program. Encompassing all duties assigned by the Head Coach, including but not limited to recruiting, preparing schedules, mentoring, and guiding special teams Student-Athletes in the program. These duties will be performed with the goals of the maintain high performance now and in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and recruit prospective student athletes as future football players.
• Contact high school / community college coaches, parents, and players themselves to establish and maintain relationships.
  Responsible for direct communication with recruits, ie. On campus visits, emails, and phone calls to create strong rapport with prospective Student-Athlete.
• Host all day, on campus visits with student athlete and family; be able to extend scholarship offers through Head Coach, Assist and inform prospective Student-Athlete of next steps to begin mentoring process.
• Responsible for academic progress for position and any off-field position issues that may arrive.
• Responsible for helping plan, implement and conduct daily football practice regimens.
• Ability to evaluate performance, attitude and teach strategic concepts.

• Be proficient in Hudl and all technology related to football.

• Along with External Relations staff, the Assistant Coach will be expected to facilitate and be involved with supporters, boosters, and alumni to establish and maintain positive moral and excitement high surrounding the program. Identify and contact any of the individuals to help with the program.

• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, MIAA Conference, Institute, and Department of Athletics rules, policies and expectations including commitment to lifelong learning, sportsmanship on and off the field of play, positive leadership and the desire and ability to act as a positive role model and representative of the Institute at all times. As a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or 6 years of related experience in lieu of degree

COMPENSATION:

Compensation will be negotiable based upon education & experience

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here.
  

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check is required prior to hire.

For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.

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