Associate Coach Football (10-Month Position)

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Coach collaborates closely with the Head Coach to support Chapman University’s NCAA Division III football program by driving coordinator-level coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, and fundraising. In addition to team-specific responsibilities, this multifaceted role manages administrative athletic operations—including equipment and game management—which requires a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, and travel). The successful candidate must maintain full compliance with all rules and regulations established by Chapman University, the SCIAC , and the NCAA . Full-time, 10-month position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant coaching experience with assigned sport(s).
Technical expertise and knowledge of football coaching, training, and program management at the college level.
Experienced leadership skills and effective interpersonal communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues
Proven ability to recruit, motivate, develop, and retain student-athletes consistent with institutional and NCAA Division III philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and maintain compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and discretion, and take initiative on matters of significance.

Responsibilities

Coach, instruct, and condition football student-athletes in sport fundamentals, skill development, and game strategy while fostering an educationally sound and developmentally enriching environment that supports student-athlete success and well-being.
Apply strategic vision and leadership to daily practice planning and direct aspects of practice, including position/group trainings.
In alignment with Head Coach, provide program oversight, including building a competitive NCAA intercollegiate schedule, coordinating safe and responsible travel to and from away competitions, and facility maintenance.
Partner with other Athletics department staff to share common facility spaces.
Cultivate fundraising through relationships with donors and elevating program status on campus and in the community.
Serve as game administrator for home sporting events, including oversight of gameday student employees, liaising with game officials and visiting teams, and providing a safe and respectful environment for spectators.
Responsible for facility management, equipment operations, internal operations, and compliance.
Lead recruiting efforts to scout and identify prospective student-athletes consistent with institutional admissions and roster management expectations.
Partner with the Office of Admissions to remain in alignment with University goals in recruiting prospective students.
Primary equipment manager for the football program and responsible for maintaining equipment room for all sports in the Anderson Athletic Complex.
Check-in and out and service equipment for all football student-athletes, as well as oversee and maintain football locker room.
Maintain full compliance with NCAA and SCIAC rules and regulations.
Participate in required departmental, conference, and NCAA meetings, education, and training programs, and adhere to university and departmental policies and procedures.
Promote and enforce the highest standards of competitive integrity, academic responsibility, and professional conduct for student-athletes consistent with university policies, departmental expectations, and NCAA regulations.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA ) and Title IX Mandatory Reporter and fulfill all associated training and reporting obligations.
Perform other duties as assigned