Lead Football Coach & Program Architect

LANE COLLEGE in; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, invites applications for the Head Football Coach position to lead a competitive NCAA Division II program within SIAC. The role requires strategic leadership, program oversight, and a commitment to academic excellence and student‑athlete development.

The Head Football Coach will recruit and develop athletes, coach staff, manage budget and operations, and ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional policies while promoting integrity and competitive success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of collegiate football coaching experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and compliance principles.
• Experience recruiting and retaining student‑athletes.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and administration of Lane College football program.
• Develop offensive, defensive, and special teams strategies.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain student‑athletes.
• Oversee budgeting, operations, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, SIAC, and institutional requirements.

Skills

Football coaching

Recruiting

Player development

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, invites applications for the Head Football Coach position to lead a competitive NCAA Division II program within SIAC. The role requires strategic leadership, program oversight, and a commitment to academic excellence and student‑athlete development.

The Head Football Coach will recruit and develop athletes, coach staff, manage budget and operations, and ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional policies while promoting integrity and competitive success.