Athletics - Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Assistant
Sacred Heart University•Fairfield, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Defensive Assistant/Nickels Football Coach assists the Head Football Coach with coaching and recruiting defensive football players. As a Defensive Assistant/Nickels Football Coach, he or she provides support to the Head Football Coach in all assigned aspects of the football program. This is a part-time, seasonal position from August 2026 through November 30, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3-5 years of college coaching experience, preferably Defensive side of the ball
- DV Sport video experience
- Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations for recruiting
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with teaching the sport of football to student-athletes at Sacred Heart University.
- Assist with the evaluation, recruitment, and retention of football athletes.
- Assist with meeting the recruitment and retention goals set and assessed annually by the University.
- Assist with visiting and for recruitment purposes prospective students and their families following the guidelines of the Northeast Conference and NCAA Division I.
- Assist the Head Coach with recruitment reports.
- Assist with daily planning, organization and supervision of practices and competitions.
- Develop scouting reports and game plans with the Defensive Coordinator.
- Monitor student/athlete's academics.
- Community service projects with the student/athletes on the Football Team.
- Other Administrative duties as assigned by Head Coach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
