Running Backs Coach & Recruiting Coordinator

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Department

The Running Backs Coach & Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for leading and organizing the football programs recruiting operations while coaching and developing the running backs unit. This position plays a critical role in identifying evaluating recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes who align with the institutions academic standards athletic philosophy and NCAA Division II regulations. The position also contributes to the overall success of the football program through on-field coaching player development and administrative support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruiting Coordination

• Serve as the primary coordinator for all football recruiting operations and workflows.
• Develop implement and manage an annual recruiting plan aligned with roster needs and program goals.
• Coordinate campus visits (official and unofficial) including itineraries compliance documentation and communication with campus partners.
• Maintain recruiting boards databases and evaluation materials.
• Assign recruiting territories and monitor recruiting activity of assistant football coaches.
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes through film review in-person evaluations and communication with high school and junior college coaches.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the compliance office to ensure all recruiting activities adhere to NCAA Division II conference and institutional rules.
• Track recruiting metrics commitments and signing class progress; and provide regular reports to the Head Coach.
• Assist with transfer portal evaluation and communication.

Coaching Running Backs

• Coach and develop the running backs unit emphasizing fundamentals technique discipline and player safety.
• Design and implement position-specific practice drills and skill development plans.
• Assist in game planning film breakdown and opponent analysis related to offensive strategy.
• Coach running backs during practices meetings and competitions.
• Contribute to offensive schemes play installation and in-game adjustments as assigned by the Head Coach or Offensive Coordinator.
• Support the holistic development of student-athletes including leadership academic accountability and personal growth.

Program & Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with practice planning scheduling and daily football operations.
• Participate in staff meetings clinics and professional development opportunities.
• Support academic monitoring and retention efforts for student-athletes.
• Assist with summer camps clinics fundraising and community engagement activities.

This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Collegiate or high-level coaching experience in football preferably coaching running backs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division II recruiting rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel extensively and work beyond normal business hours including evenings weekends and holidays.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional and ethical standards.

• Physical Requirements
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Working in all weather conditions exposure to high noise levels standing throughout the day the ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.
    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations in accordance with System policy and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree.
• Prior experience serving as a recruiting coordinator or in a lead recruiting role.
• Established recruiting relationships with high school and junior college coaches.
• Experience with recruiting software and video analysis platforms.
• Experience within NCAA Division II or similar competitive level.
• CPR Certification

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position may supervise employees.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits

• Generous paid vacation sick time and holidays

• Medical Vision Dental Life and Long-Term Disability insurance options

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS) a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities

• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for employees/spouses/children

• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance

To be considered for this position your application must be submitted no later than January 12 2026

To apply: Upload your cover letter resume and 3 professional references contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to revise or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application you may contact

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

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