Position Details Position Information Posting Number F144P Job Title Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator Job Description Bargaining Unit Coaches Full-TimePart-Time FLSA Exempt Salary Range 50000-60000 Position Classification Department Athletics Type Posting Text Job Summary Basic Function 1. Assists in contacting prospective student athletes and high school coaches for recruitment of new players.2. Formulates defensive game plans and opponents scouting report3. Conducts weekly position meetings. Practices with emphasis on assignments techniques and teaching rules.4. Prepares daily practice script.5. Will abide by all NCAA PSAC and College regulations policies and procedures. Report any known or suspected NCAA violations to the Assistant ADCompliance or the Faculty Athletics Rep. Violation of any NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action up to and including termination of employment6. Assist the Head Coach in the development of a successful program encourage and promote excellence in academics from student athletes work closely with the athletic training staff to ensure the safety and health of student athletes demonstrate a cooperative attitude toward all other sports within the PennWest Edinboro athletics program.7. Participate in other program duties as assigned by the head coach i.e. serve as the program liaison for recruiting compliance academic success equipment travel etc. based on the strengths and needs of the collective staff and program.8. Promote the academic success of student athletes.9. Participate in fundraising activities and the promotion of good public relations.10. Submit monthly work schedules to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics per CBA.11. Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings initiatives and fundraising events.12. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills Knowledge & Abilities Demonstrated excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills required.Experience working with diverse students required. Minimum of Education TrainingRequired Education Summary Bachelors degree required.5 years college coaching experience required.Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules required. Preferred Qualifications Experience coaching defensive backs preferred. Physical Demands Work Location Edinboro Campus Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position If so how often Work Hours Posting Date 01212026 Closing Date 02052026 Open Until Filled Yes Diversity Statement PennWest Universitys Office of Community Opportunity Responsibility and Engagement CORE provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity belonging and opportunity for all students faculty and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships CORE advances student success cultivates academic and leadership development and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the universitys mission. ADA Statement To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Amy Salsgiver ADA Coordinator asalsgiverpennwest.edu 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. EEO Statement Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry sex age marital status familial status sexual orientation gender identity and expression pregnancy genetic information disability status as a veteran or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232 email asalsgiverpennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights Department of Education 330 Independence Avenue SW Washington DC 20201. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents