Assistant Football Coach

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking an Assistant Football Coach to support the Head Coach in daily administrative and coaching duties for the football program.

Role includes serving as Cornerbacks Coach and Defensive Passing Coordinator, assisting in recruiting, and monitoring academic progress while ensuring compliance with NCAA rules. Bachelor's degree or equivalent and three years of coaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Three years of coaching experience required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with daily administration and operations of the football program.
• Serve as Cornerbacks Coach and Defensive Passing Coordinator.
• Assist in recruiting and monitor academic progress of student-athletes; ensure compliance with NCAA rules.

Skills

Coaching experience

NCAA rules knowledge

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Football Coach# The Texas A&M University System Job Search## Assistant Football CoachApply: Prairie View, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-098771**Job Title**Assistant Football Coach**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**Athletic Administration**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description****Important Immigration information:** *A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.* *In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.* \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_To assist the Head Football Coach with the administration and management of the team as the Cornerbacks Coach and the Defensive Passing Coordinator. ***The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.*** **Responsibilities:** * Assists the Head Coach with the daily administration, management and operations of the football team and works as the Cornerbacks Coach and Defensive Passing Coordinator.* Monitors the compliance of all NCAA and SWAC rules and regulations. Reports any violation of these rules and regulations that arise to the proper official.* Attends coaches’ clinics, workshops, conventions and continuing NCAA Rules Training to be abreast of changes and to remain informed of current events.* Assists in recruiting for the football program by seeking out and attracting prospective student-athletes from high schools and junior colleges.* Assists in monitoring the academic progress of all student-athletes participating in the football program and performs other duties as assigned. **Required Education & Experience:** * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Three years of coaching experience.**Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** * Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. **Special Requirements:** * Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of seven years of experience. **Job Posting Close Date:** * Until Filled **Required Attachments:** Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. * Resume or Curriculum Vitae* Cover Letter **Application Submission Guidelines:** All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above \"Required Attachments\" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [e-mail] should you need assistance with the online application process. **Background Check Requirements:** All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.