Head Football Coach

Evangel University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Evangel University is seeking a Head Football Coach to lead and develop a Christ-centered football program within the Intercollegiate Athletics department. You will mentor student-athletes, recruit talent, and implement training and competition strategies, reflecting the university’s mission.

The role emphasizes spiritual growth, academic achievement, and personal development while managing program operations and maintaining integrity and professionalism in all activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred (minimum 4-year college degree required).
• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and lifestyle consistent with that commitment.
• Commitment to all players earning a degree.
• Commitment to spiritual growth of all players.
• Ability and willingness to communicate well in public.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual leadership and character development of student-athletes.
• Athletic leadership and program development.
• Recruitment and roster management of players.
• Academic success and student-athlete development initiatives.
• Staff leadership and supervision of athletics personnel.
• Compliance and risk management for the program.
• Program administration and budget management responsibilities.
• Competition scheduling and program operations planning.
• Community relations and program promotion efforts.
• Communication and institutional collaboration with university partners.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Recruitment

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Head Football Coach

SPRINGFIELD, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1889

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Head Football Coach

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Position Type: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head Football Coach is responsible for leading, developing, and managing all aspects of Evangel University's football program. The head coach is expected to build a competitive, Christ-centered program that reflects the mission, values, and traditions of Evangel University.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and mentorship to student-athletes, emphasizing spiritual growth, academic achievement, social responsibility, athletic excellence, and personal development. The head coach will recruit and retain qualified student-athletes, develop and implement effective training and competition strategies, manage program operations, and represent Evangel University with integrity and professionalism.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree preferred (minimum 4-year college degree required)
• Commitment to a philosophy of coaching at a Christian University by having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and exhibiting a lifestyle consistent with that commitment
• Commitment to all players earning a degree
• Commitment to spiritual growth of all players
• Ability and willingness to communicate well in public

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Spiritual Leadership and Character Development
2. Athletic Leadership and Program Development
3. Recruitment and Roster Management
4. Academic Success and Student-Athlete Development
5. Staff Leadership and Supervision
6. Compliance and Risk Management
7. Program Administration and Budget Management
8. Competition and Scheduling
9. Community Relations and Program Promotion
10. Communication and Institutional Collaboration

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Build and sustain a Christ-centered, mission-aligned football program.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes who contribute to the university's academic, spiritual, social, and athletic mission.
• Promote academic progress, eligibility, retention, and degree completion.
• Develop a disciplined, competitive, fundamentally sound team.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, staff management, and program administration.
• Maintain compliance with applicable governing-body (NAIA/KCAC) and university regulations.
• Strengthen relationships with campus partners, alumni, donors, and the community.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT

The Head Football Coach is expected to support the mission of Evangel University, contribute to the overall success of the athletic department, and demonstrate a commitment to developing the whole student-athlete: spiritually, academically, socially, and athletically.

At the point of hiring, official transcript(s) will be required.

Evangel University is an equal opportunity employer participating in the E-verify program.

This job description outlines the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may be modified as university needs and departmental priorities evolve