Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Feb 10, 2026
Expired Date: Mar 25, 2026QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$50,000-$65,000/yr -
Years of Experience
3+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Full or Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Position Type
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Full or Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Position Type
Regular
Posting Number
20110664C&A
Position Summary Information
| Job Description Summary |
Eastern Oregon University has an exciting career opportunity for a motivated, creative, and inspiring Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator. This is a Full-Time, 12-Month position in the department of Athletics.
This position is eligible for the full array of employee benefits including employee and family medical, dental and vision healthcare insurance, and generous paid time off and retirement benefits.
The Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the defensive unit of the team, including practice, game preparation, and competitions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting the head coach in all facets of managing a competitive NAIA football program, oversight and supervisor of assistant coaches in each defensive position, recruitment, retention, and graduating student-athletes; academic supervision, community engagement, and fundraising. Must adhere to all rules and regulations of the NAIA, Frontier Conference, and Eastern Oregon University.
Key Competencies:
The EOU Assistant Football Coach demands a capable and deeply committed professional who is a great teacher and a person of character. The Eastern Oregon University Assistant Football Coach is expected to adhere to the NAIA Coaches Code and EOU’s Athletic Department’s guiding principles:
(1) Support the physical, emotional, social, and mental development of student-athletes through a robust system of care and support that produces quality student-athlete experiences.
(2) Reflect high standards of academic excellence.
(3) A competent pursuit of athletic excellence shown by competing for Frontier Conference titles and participating in NAIA postseason play by advancing to the national championships.
(4) Embrace the responsibility for equitable treatment and promotion of diversity, acceptance, and inclusion.
(5) Encourage department innovation for enhanced success, and cultivate a mindset for growth, professional development, work-life integration, and department financial vitality.
(6) Promote community engagement and student-athlete character development through respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.
(7) Strictly adhere to the highest level of fiscal control and full compliance with all governing associations with transparency and integrity.
(8) Engage EOU alumni through collaborative efforts that generate “Lifelong Mountie” loyalty and support.
EOU is highly successful in delivering higher education to the many rural communities throughout the region, state, and country. EOU’s passionate, caring, and distinguished faculty take pride in the close interaction and mentoring of students. Over half of all students matriculate beyond the boundaries of campus through its distance and online education courses. For students enrolled on-campus, EOU provides a learning environment that takes full advantage of updated classrooms and modern facilities including a brand new synthetic turf sports field and track , major renovation of the McKenzie Theater, restoration of historic north campus, and a brand new athletic field house.
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| Responsibilities |
Recruiting – As a recruiter for the football program successfully research, scout, evaluate, and contact prospective student-athletes while operating within the guidelines of the department, institution, and NAIA at all times. As an on-campus recruiter collaborate with other departments and university staff in designing and conducting official campus visits in accordance with department, university, and NAIA guidelines. Establish and develop positive relationships with appreciate high school and junior college officials in order to recruit prospective students-athletes. A focus should be placed on the Eastern Oregon 10 county region and the state of Oregon in order to promote the university mission.
Training – Plan, organize, and conduct all practices for the defensive unit. Evaluate student-athletes performance in competition, practice, and conditioning situations in order to identify strengths and areas of improvement. Develop instructional opportunities to improve skills based on fundamentals of activity. Incorporate specific learning opportunities for defensive positions associated with team and communicate with all members of coaching staff. Provide leadership during competition, practice, and conditioning sessions to facilitate proper technique and attitudes towards each other, opponents, and athletic department. Develop an annual defensive playbook that includes a teaching progression section. Communicate with Athletic Training Staff regarding injuries of student-athletes and their ability to participate. Adhere to all regulations regarding the health and welfare of student-athletes as determined by the medical staff.
Academics/Conduct – Oversee and support academic progress of assigned team members in order to achieve satisfactory progress towards graduation and eligibility. Primarily recruit academically prepared student-athletes that meet/exceed admission standards. Strive to achieve a cumulative team GPA each term of 3.0 or greater. Refer student-athletes to appropriate university resources (learning center, advisors etc.) when deemed necessary based on academic performance. Actively assist in the MAPP program within the department. Understand and communicate all university academic policy, as well as NAIA eligibility requirements to student-athletes. Assist head coach in developing process and plan to implement the NAIA Champions of Character into overall program.
Competitions – Develop sound game plans and strategies for defensive unit in preparation of competitions. Organize and conduct film breakdown in preparation for all opponents. Manage team related game day activities for the defensive unit including practices, walk-throughs, and pregame talk. Coordinate with Athletic Department staff needs for practice and competitions (field space, etc.). Communicate with game officials, fans, opponent, and media in a manner that does not misrepresent or compromise the program, department and/or University.
Public relations/Fundraising – Participate in public relations activities as approved by taking part in interviews with print, radio, or television media. Develop and manage football camps and clinics following NAIA and University policy and procedures. Represent the university at professional, civic, booster, or alumni events as requested. Take an active role in any general Booster Club and/or department activities intended to secure resources for department. Be actively engaged in the community.
Administrative Duties – Assist with other duties that are assigned by head coach or Athletic Director. Cooperate with all other coaches and staff in order to further enhance the operations of the entire department and university. It is an expectation that you conduct yourself with the highest level of professionalism, character, and integrity at all times. Competency with NAIA, Frontier Conference, and EOU polies and procedures.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 3-5 years of prior collegiate coaching experience.
- Discretion along with solid and sound judgment are essential.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective relationships with the community, faculty, students, and staff.
- Requires creativity and initiative coaching students at all athletic ability levels.
- Highly developed analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Must be able to effectively use a computer Word / HUDL.
- Must be able to perform technical aspects of the sport.
- Evening and weekend work is required.
- Physically demanding position.
- Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Resume/Curriculum vitae;
3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in the remarkably scenic, high elevation Grande Ronde Valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University .
EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:
• Paid holidays (10 days/year)
• Paid vacation (accrues 15 hours/month)
• Paid sick time-off (accrues 8 hours/month – no limit!)
• Individual AND Family Healthcare Insurance: medical, dental and vision! (95%+ employer-paid!)
• Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
• Employer paid life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• Discounted athletics facilities membership
• For more details, see Prospective Employeeshttps://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law. | | Salary | $50,000-$65,000 DOE |
Posting Detail Information
| Open Date | 02/09/2026 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | First Day of Application Review | 02/23/2026 | | Quick Link to Posting | https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/... |
Posting Specific Questions
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* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- EOU Website Posting
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- State Employment Service
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- Other
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents 1. Veteran Preference Document
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