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Assistant Coach - Football

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach - Football position at Sam Houston State University?

Department: Athletics

Full Time

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition: 202600001ES

Educational And Experience Requirement

Bachelors degree in Kinesiology or related field with a minimum of four years professional coaching experience in respective sport. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature And Purpose Of Position

Serves as assistant coach and supervises in one or more university-recognized intercollegiate activities or special athletic programs

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duty of this position is teaching/coaching student athletes to perform in Football. Responsible for but not limited to the following duties: Standard and accepted duties of coaching in various athletic activities. Included as typical coaching duties are team supervision and scheduling. Maintains team discipline and moral standard at all times and on special assignments. Teaches, tutors, instructs or lectures student athletes in the rules and fundamentals of their sport. Instructs student athletes in the areas of physical health, team concepts, and safety; designs instructions for individual or team needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Must have thorough understanding of sports rules, compliance regulations and conference recruiting rules and policies. May be required to teach in an academic program at the discretion of the Director of Athletics. Expected to develop an appropriate rapport with community and University personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all NCAA and conference rules. Must adhere to NCAA and conference bylaws. Must be supportive of institutional compliance and academic programs. Must report all NCAA and conference violations to proper personnel.

Employment at will serving at the pleasure of the Football Head Coach and the Athletic Director. Evaluation of performance is based broadly on employees contributions to the teams performance.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Physical Address

Human Resources Department

1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202

P.O. Box 2356

Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office:[Click to See Phone]

Email: Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com

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