Football Graduate Assistant: Defense

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number GA000104 Position Title Football Graduate Assistant: Defense Position ID GA-ATHL-FTBL Department Athletics Division Athletics Supervisor Shane Dierking Supervisor Title Assistant Head Football Coach; Defensive Coordinator Description of Job Duties

Including, but not limited to the following duties:

Assisting in on-field coaching of players (position specific is negotiable) for both varsity and junior varsity games, practice planning and implementation, recruiting, scheduling and travel management; assisting in the academic progress and retention of student-athletes; engaging in fund raising; assisting with camps, clinics, and alumni functions. Candidates must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA, CCIW and NCC rules and regulations.

Additional duties could be set according to the strengths of the GA and the needs of the football program.

Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records? Yes Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? Yes Will this position be working with minors? Yes Job Qualifications

• Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.

Experience playing or coaching football, or athletic administrative experience.

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or eligibility to become current.

Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Experience in college athletics strongly preferred.

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record strongly preferred.

Approximate number of work hours per week 20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks New or Replacement? Replacement If replacement, person(s) being replaced

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu

Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Date 12/12/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:

• I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.

• I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.

• I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.

• I cannot provide US work authorization.

• • Please select the answer that best represents your graduate program status at North Central College.

• I have applied for admission into a graduate program at North Central College and am awaiting the decision.

• I have been accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.

• I have not been accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.

• • Please describe your experience as it relates to the sport in this posting:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Briefly describe how the position you are applying to will complement your academic and career pursuits.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a current and unencumbered driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you currently certified in CPR/AED and First Aid?

• Yes

• No

• I am in training and will be certified in CPR/AED and First Aid before hire.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Graduate Program Acceptance Letter

Optional Documents