Overview
Assistant Football Coach – Defense Jobs in Cleveland, MS at Delta State University
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Football Coach – Defense
Working Title
Assistant Football Coach – Defense
Position Type
Staff
Department
Football
Posting Number
201201726
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Benefit Eligible
Yes
If Other, Please Explain:
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Salary Basis
12 month
If Other, Please Explain:
Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
- Assist with coaching and instruction of student-athletes within the football program.
- Recruit, evaluate, and retain prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.
- Assist with practice planning, game preparation, scouting, and player development.
- Promote the academic success, personal development, and well-being of student-athletes.
- Maintain compliance with NCAA, conference, University, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist with camps, clinics, fundraising activities, community engagement, and other program initiatives.
- Support the daily operations of the football program and perform other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Collegiate coaching and/or recruiting experience preferred.
- Experience coaching the assigned position group preferred.
- Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
06/10/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- DSU Employee
- DSU Job Website
- Invited by Department to Apply
- MS State Employment Service
- HigherEdJobs
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues
- Indeed.com
- Other
- * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Title: Assistant Football Coach – Defense
Company: Delta State University
Location: Cleveland, MS
