Assistant Coach - Football

  • Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
  • Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Staff Full Time
  • Opening on: Feb 13 2026
  • Closing on: Mar 13 2026
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Title: Assistant Coach - Football

Employee Classification: AC

Pay Grade: AC 12

Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics

Subdivision: I A Mens Football

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Assist the Head Coach in the recruitment, counseling, conditioning, training and coaching of a varsity team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
  • Assist in the organization and direction of all activities of a varsity sport.
  • Counsel and advise student athletes with personal or academic problems.
  • Coach team members individually and determine areas needing improvements.
  • Assist in the recruitment of prospective student athletes to the University.
  • Assist with development of contest strategy.
  • Assigned one broad area of specific responsibility as required.
  • Assist with summer camps and fund-raising activities.
  • Serve as Head Coach during his/her absence.
  • Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree is required.


Knowledge of NCAA policies is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years previous college coaching experience within a specific sport is desirable. 

Experience in counseling and advising student athletes is desirable. 

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

100%

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