Assistant Football Coach (Defense)

Kenyon College; Gambier (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenyon College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Football Coach position that involves coaching, recruiting, and managing student-athlete welfare. This role fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion while promoting sportsmanship and teamwork within the collegiate athletic program.

Benefits

Tuition waivers for children

Health, dental and vision insurance

TIAA retirement plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and learning.
• Experience at the Division III level preferred.
• Understanding of recruiting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Assist in game preparation and strategy development.
• Manage recruiting efforts and coordinate travel.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

CPR, First Aid and AED Certification

Two years of college coaching experience

Tools

Video scouting systems

Recruiting software

Job description

Apply now Job no: 493217
Work type: Exempt Staff
Location: Gambier, OH
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Kenyon College invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach (Defense). This is a full time, 10-month reporting position with benefits. Under the general direction of the Head Football Coach, this coach will assist with the responsibilities of the NCAA D-III football program in accordance and compliance with NCAA, NCAC, and Kenyon College policies and regulations. The Assistant Football Coach will work in conjunction with the head coach to fulfill the following responsibilities: coaching student athletes, mentoring intern coaches, scouting opponents, recruiting various territories, tracking equipment and developing alumni contacts. Although the head coach will be primarily responsible for the organization, maintenance and implementation of the offensive and defensive game plan and installation, this assistant position will work with the defensive coordinator to facilitate this process. This position may also serve as the Special Teams Coordinator and/or Director of Operations, responsible for managing all duties related to the coordination of travel. Additional departmental responsibilities will be assigned in game management, teaching, and / or administration.

It is also expected that the Assistant Football Coach will embrace the department mission of fostering learning and developing community with a focus on the values of citizenship, competition, resiliency, sportsmanship, and teamwork within Kenyon’s unique campus culture. Successful candidates will be able to show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their support for students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, and national backgrounds.

Essential Functions:

• Mentor student athletes and coaching staff.
• Provide opportunities for Assistant Coaches, Captains and players to become scholars of the game of football.
• Assist in the creation of the playbook and game plan
• Take responsibility for the preparation, counseling and evaluation of personnel on and off the field.
• Recruit academically and athletically strong applicants for admission in the selective, highly competitive application pool at Kenyon College utilizing Front Rush software, including preparing promotional materials
• Work in conjunction with athletic trainers to maintain student-athlete welfare
• Stay up-to-date with sport and coaching best practices in order to provide opportunities for all involved in the program to become students of the game by sharing knowledge of the sport
• All coaches are assigned additional duties in the areas of event /game management and teaching. These responsibilities are determined annually by Coordinator of Lifetime Fitness, Game / Event Manager, Facility Manager(s) and Director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation

Other Expectations:

• Serve as liaison for academic advisement.
• Serve as a member of the Athletics, Fitness and Recreation team, responsible for providing leadership, goals, and program implementation at a fully residential campus housing 1800 undergraduate students.
• Develop and maintain mutually supportive and collaborative working relationships with student affairs colleagues, faculty, and other campus partners to accomplish shared objectives and tasks.
• Lead and assist with designated departmental, divisional, and/or College committees, initiatives and processes.
• Develop meaningful connections with students, staff and faculty by being available and visible on campus.
• Assist with special projects and duties, as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and compliance with the College’s and Department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation policies and procedures as well as the North Coast Athletic Conference and NCAA constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Athletics Department’s student-athlete handbook, and the Student Affairs and College’s missions.

Success Factors:

• Demonstrated support for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to athletes as students.
• Working knowledge of various video and computer-scouting systems.
• Understanding of recruiting software to send mass emails and manage database.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise interns and student workers on daily basis.
• Hire, assign, train and supervise student workers (if responsible for game management).

Working Conditions:

• Some heavy lifting / moving equipment is required.
• The working schedule is not traditional nor regular: early morning, day, late evenings, weekends are required, as may be work during college breaks and summers.
• Travel for athletic contests, recruiting, coaches meetings and convention/caucus attendance is required.
• The ability to obtain College driver certification is desirable.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of college coaching with experience at the Division III level preferred.
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification is required (and can be completed after hire).

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association , children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits , including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook .

Kenyon is a unique place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here .

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of allunderrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicantswithout regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status,marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit ourDiversity at Kenyon website.

Advertised: 04 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled