Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Ability to work non-traditional hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to drive. Ability to travel.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 01/14/2026 Open until filled No Closing Date 01/21/2026 Proposed Starting Date 01/22/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Coach FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a coach, analyst, or student-athlete with a Division I football program.
Position Summary
Provides assistance to the Head Football Coach in assigned areas of the intercollegiate football program.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Previous experience with an intercollegiate football program. Knowledge of existing NCAA and SEC rules and regulations and ability to read, analyze and interpret newly implemented rules.
Physical Demands
The employee will regularly stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Recruit Prospective Players.
Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate practices with players.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate meetings with players.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Develop game plans.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Amy Thomas Recruitment Contact Email amy.thomas@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter