Position Information Posting Number 20113058 Position Title Assistant Football Coach FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Athletics Director Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function About This Role: The Athletics Department is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach. This position assists the Head Coach in running certain aspects of the football program at Lamar University. The position requires a commitment to recruiting and graduating student-athletes, to running a program within budget guidelines, and to actively involve themselves in the community for fundraising purposes. What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities: + Assists the Head Football Coach in a variety of administrative duties. + Coaching duties will be assigned by the Head Football Coach. + Actively participates in fundraising and development along with the Head Football Coach and Athletics Director. + Available to the news media on appropriate occasions, as determined by the Head Football Coach, in conjunction with the Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations. + Assists in developing a successful recruiting program and will attempt to recruit the best students as well as athletes. + Recognizes and promotes the best interest of the student-athletes both academically and athletically – encouraging each to graduate. + Assists the Head Football Coach with running a program within budget guidelines. + Assists in the provision of public information which will be provided through the Media Relations Office in accordance with policies mutually agreed upon by the coaches, the Director of Athletics and Lamar University. Key Competencies: + Knowledge of NCAA Rules, Microsoft Office, Build relationships Physical Requirements: + Be able to stand for long periods of time, ability to work in all weather conditions, ability to work long days Job Conditions: + Be able to work indoors/outdoors in all seasons. Benefits: + Health, dental & vision insurance + Life insurance + State of Texas Retirement plans + Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents. + Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html) Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree + 1-2 year’s NCAA Division 1 Coaching + Knowledge of NCAA rules required + Strict adherence to established NCAA , Western Athletic Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University rules and regulations EEO Statement Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Qualifications Security Sensitive Statement This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Salary Commenstrate Work Hours Application Information Posting Date 02/10/2025 Close Date 02/14/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions