Defensive Line Coach

Agency

Department

The Defensive Line Coach is responsible for coaching mentoring and developing student-athletes in the defensive line position group while supporting the overall mission of the football program athletic department and university. This position contributes to competitive success student-athlete development recruitment and compliance with NCAA Division II conference and institutional regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach and develop defensive line student-athletes in technique fundamentals and position-specific skills
• Assist with practice planning drills and game preparation
• Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback
• Promote academic success personal growth and accountability among student-athletes
• Support strength conditioning and injury prevention programs in coordination with athletic performance staff

Recruiting

• Identify evaluate and recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA Division II rules
• Maintain recruiting databases and communication logs
• Assist with on-campus visits official/unofficial visits and recruiting events
• Collaborate with the coaching staff to meet roster and positional needs

Game Day & Program Support

• Assist with game planning opponent breakdowns and film analysis
• Participate in game-day coaching and administrative responsibilities
• Support scouting reports and analytics relevant to defensive line play

Administration & Compliance

• Comply with all NCAA Division II conference and institutional policies
• Assist with monitoring academic progress eligibility and conduct of student-athletes
• Complete required documentation reports and administrative tasks
• Representing the football program and university in a positive and professional manner

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with summer camps clinics fundraising and community engagement activities
• Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events which may include driving a full-size passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.

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
• Playing and/or coaching experience with defensive line position
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work nights weekends holidays and travel as required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards.
• State of Texas or Arkansas class C vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment including an acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course as required.
• 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 from an accredited institution
• Recruiting experience at the collegiate level in Lone Star Conference footprint
• Experience with video analysis software (e.g. Hudl XOS)
• Successful experience and a Collegiate Defensive Line Coach

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position may supervise employees.

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

To apply: Upload your cover letter CV/resume Unofficial transcripts 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.