Assistant Football Coach

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Posting Number:	20260028T
Position Title:	Assistant Football Coach
Position Type:	Temp/Intern
Location:	Villanova, PA
Work Schedule:	part-time/12-months
Approximate Number of Hours per Week
Department:	738-Football
Position Summary:	*Why work at Villanova?* Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values. Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the management and administration of the football program, with specific emphasis on skill instruction and development at practices and individual training sessions. All job duties must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:	Student-Athlete Development Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition. Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices. Conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development. Develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition. Assist in the preparation of team for games by contributing strategies and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices. Academics, Service, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development: Assist in the monitoring of academics amongst student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards. Assist in the development of fund-raising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines. Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others. Program Administrative and Fiscal Management Assist in directing and planning an organized, competitive and fiscally sound program. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting in travel coordination, assisting in ordering equipment, and assisting in the completion of expense reports. NCAA Compliance Ensure program compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. Recruiting Assist with managing the overall recruitment activities for the football program.
Minimum Qualifications:	Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Specific Job Knowledge: Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations a plus. Extensive knowledge of football. Understanding of the University's mission and it's philosophy regarding student-athletes. Minimum Work Experience: 1-2 years experience working in a college football program, preferably at the Division I level, in a coaching or manger role. Division I playing experience a plus. Work Skills: Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, interact effectively and appropriately with student-athletes. Equipment Knowledge: Proficiency with personal computer applications, should have knowledge and familiarity with video editing equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:	Should have knowledge and familiarity with video editing equipment.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:	Some lifting, carrying of football equipment to/from practice field. Walking. Some travel. Significant weekend hours.
Special Message to Applicants:
EEO Statement	Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Posting Date:	05/07/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:	Up to $30,000 annually
Job Classification:	exempt

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An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:•Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete's parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete's coach; and•Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete's athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following:• Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers• Relatives • Strength Coach • AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:•Basketball (men's or women's) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N
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An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:•Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete's parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete's coach; and•Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete's athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following:• Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers• Relatives • Strength Coach • AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:•Current VU basketball (men's or women's) student-athletes? Y N
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