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Assistant Football Coach (PSS4), Athletics

Apply now Job no: 501450
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

Appointment Type

12-Month Annual Contract

Position Summary

The Assistant Football Coach supports the Head Football Coach in the organization, administration, and development of the football program. This position assists in maintaining a competitive NCAA Division III program while supporting the academic success, personal development, and overall welfare of student-athletes.

The Assistant Coach works collaboratively with athletic department staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching and Program Operations

  • Assist with planning and conducting practices, meetings, and game preparation
  • Coach and develop a designated position group as assigned
  • Assist with opponent scouting, film analysis, and game planning
  • Implement and reinforce program standards, terminology, and technique instruction
  • Support team travel logistics, practice organization, and equipment management
  • Maintain working knowledge of NCAA Division III, conference, and institutional rules

Recruiting and Student-Athlete Development

  • Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who fit the institution and program culture
  • Maintain regular communication with prospective student-athletes, families, and high school coaches
  • Collaborate with admissions and athletics staff to support the recruiting process
  • Monitor student-athlete academic progress and eligibility in coordination with academic support staff
  • Promote a positive environment focused on personal development, leadership, and accountability

Program Administration

  • Assist with daily administrative functions of the football program
  • Support facility scheduling, team operations, and internal communication
  • Assist with budget oversight and responsible use of program resources
  • Supervise student workers, interns, or volunteer staff as assigned
  • Assist with game management responsibilities as directed

External Engagement

  • Build positive relationships with alumni, supporters, and members of the campus community
  • Represent the football program at community, recruiting, and university events
  • Support alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives consistent with NCAA guidelines

Professional Development

  • Maintain current knowledge of coaching strategies and best practices
  • Participate in professional development opportunities including clinics and coaching associations
  • Contribute to departmental initiatives and service opportunities when appropriate

Professional Commitment

This position requires evening and weekend hours including practices, competitions, recruiting activities, and team events. Travel is required for recruiting and team competition.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • One year of professional experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college student-athletes and university personnel
  • Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and commitment to compliance
  • Ability to assist with recruiting and student-athlete development initiatives

Preferred

  • Master’s degree
  • Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience
  • Experience supporting recruiting operations and program administration

Salary & Benefits:

  • In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 18 (Step 1: $55,142 to Step 4: $63,410), with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.
  • For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10)

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

 For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., as the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.  

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.