Assistant Football Coach

DSU’s athletic programs are RISING! We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Football Coach. Dakota State University competes in the Frontier Conference (FC) of the NAIA. DSU currently offers 13 sports; 6 for men and 6 for women and 1 coed. The position reports directly to the Head Football Coach.

Responsibilities:

• Coaches an assigned position group.
• Research opponent schemes.
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Communicate and collaborate with departments across campus to ensure student-athlete success.
• Monitor academic progress of the team and individual student-athletes.
• Mentor student athletes through academic and athletic challenges.
• Participate in fundraising events.
• Off-season game management for other DSU sports.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or the Athletic Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• One to three years of previous experience coaching at the collegiate or high school level.
• Ability to work evening and weekends and travel as required.
• Knowledge and skill to evaluate and assess student-athletes’ skills and abilities.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a strong commitment to student-athlete success.
• Must have exemplary ethical conduct and a commitment to follow all applicable NAIA and Frontier Conference rules and regulations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.