Details

Posted: 07-Jan-26

Location: Elmhurst, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Football

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Aids the Head Football Coach in planning, organizing, and evaluating all phases of a competitive intercollegiate football program. With a strong understanding of the role of the NCAA and Division III athletics in higher education, assists in the recruitment of student-athletes, who reflect and represent the quality of Elmhurst University.

Responsibilities Aids the Head Football Coach in the organization and operation of an effective and competitive football program, with responsibility for the defensive position group. Assists the Head Coach in the coordination of recruitment of student-athletes. Directs and maintains the strength and conditioning program for student-athletes during traditional and non-traditional seasons. Attends all pre-season conditioning and permissible non-traditional season practices for the football program. Attends and participates in all team planning sessions with coaching staff. Aids in the planning, organizing, and executing of all in-season practice sessions for the football program. Conducts on-field coaching during intercollegiate contests as determined by the head coach. Responsible for academic monitoring of student-athletes, reporting to the Head Coach on academic progress. Demonstrates a working knowledge of Elmhurst University, NCAA, CCIW and rules and regulations. Adheres to NCAA Compliance Regulations. Endorses and supports other sports within the athletic department and fulfills other secondary duties as outlined by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics. Endorses and supports other areas within Student Affairs, the Dean of Students Office, including attendance at all meetings and service on committees when appointed. Interacts with all other college constituencies and actively participates in their events as a representative of the Athletic Department. Performs all summer duties (recruitment, summer camps, and clinics) and special projects as assigned by the Head Coach.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Previous college coaching experience. Familiarity with Division III athletics. Recruiting experience at the collegiate level. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree. Offensive line experience.

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