Assistant Football Coach: Player Development & Recruiting

Shaw University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Assistant Football Coach to support the Head Coach in building a competitive NCAA Division II program. The role emphasizes recruiting, player development, academic monitoring, and game preparation.

You will assist with practice planning, film breakdown, travel coordination, and camps, while upholding university policies and departmental values. A strong communicator with leadership and organizational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Coaching or football operations experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for university vehicle operation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with daily operations of the football program.
• Conduct individual and group skill development workouts.
• Assist with practice planning, scouting, film breakdown, and game preparation.
• Support recruiting activities in accordance with NCAA Division II rules.
• Monitor academic success, personal growth, and student-athlete accountability.
• Assist with team travel coordination, equipment management, and operational needs.
• Drive university-owned vehicles for team travel, recruiting, camps, and other responsibilities.
• Assist with organizing camps, clinics, community outreach events, and fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Shaw University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Assistant Football Coach to support the Head Coach in building a competitive NCAA Division II program. The role emphasizes recruiting, player development, academic monitoring, and game preparation.

You will assist with practice planning, film breakdown, travel coordination, and camps, while upholding university policies and departmental values. A strong communicator with leadership and organizational skills is essential.