Assistant Coach

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) seeks a short-term football coach to instruct student athletes in fundamentals of technique and strategy. You will establish relationships within the athletic department and the broader community, representing the program in public forums.

The role offers a $2,000 stipend for the period Sept 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026, with emphasis on athletic excellence and effective communication. Employment contingent on background check and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of coaching experience at the high school, collegiate or professional level.
• Experience recruiting student athletes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and teach student athletes in fundamentals of football technique and strategy.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships within the athletic department, the University, community, alumni, high school coaches, media and the general public.
• Represent the University and its athletic programs in private and public forums.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Job

Essential Duties

• Instruct and teach student athletes in the fundamentals of football sport technique and strategy
• Establish and maintain effective relationships within the athletic department, the University, community, alumni, high school coaches, media and the general public.
• Represent in a positive fashion the University and its athletic programs in private and public forums.

This position is short-term with a stipend of $2,000 for the period September 21 ending November 29, 2026. Add the UMD bulldog with the posting.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of one year of combined progressive experience coaching at the high school, collegiate or professional level.
• Experience recruiting student athletes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Commitment to athletic excellence in an academic environment
• Experience as a student-athlete
• Strong written and oral communication skills

About the Department

The UMD department of athletics offers balanced and highly competitive programs. The Bulldogs compete in nine women's and seven men's varsity sports as members of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). Nationally, UMD belongs to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes at the Division II level except for Division I women's and men's hockey.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $2,000 Stipend.

• Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.