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Staff Posting Details
Position Information
Requisition Number P01320 Position Type Coach Department Coaches Working Title Part-Time Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Classification Assistant Athletic Coach -SU226
Position Summary Information
Nature of position Permanent, Part-time If Temporary, Start Date If Temporary, End Date If part-time, hours per week If part-time, percent time Days Worked Monday - Friday with some weekends. Actual work hours vary depending on departmental need. Hours/Shift worked Actual work hours vary depending on departmental need. Union APSCUF - Coaches
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
About the position:
Assist the Head Football Coach with the daily operations of conducting a successful Football program, including the monitoring, and ensuring the academic success of the student-athletes and in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the team's program.
Join Our Team at Millersville University!
Position Salary: Contract renewed on annual basis.
Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans - Choose from two excellent options
- Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
- Full Benefits Summary (PDF)
Why Millersville?
Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. We're known for:
- Strong student-faculty connections
- 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
- A stunning campus and vibrant community
- Outstanding job placement for graduates
With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching-and growing.
Our Mission & Values:
At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.
We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence-creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.
Equal Opportunity for All:
Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
The State System Employee Benefits Summary for coaches can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/labor-relations/documents/cba/coaches-cba.pdf.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coach a position group and handle all academic, social, and athletic details associated with the players in that group.
- Assist in the development of the offensive game plans.
- Perform video editing tasks for practice, game, and opponent video.
- Review practice and game video with coaches and players.
- Grade player performance.
- Maintain accurate records of student athletes' academic and athletic lives & monitors athlete's social media sites.
- Assist in maintenance, purchasing and inventory of team equipment.
- Attend all meetings, practices, and team functions.
- Pass the NCAA DII rules exams & performs off campus recruiting.
- Work to identify outstanding student athletes, successfully recruit them and work to retain them.
- Aware of and compliant with all NCAA, PSAC and Millersville University rules and regulations.
- Assist the head coach in all internal requirements of the football program as assigned.
- Submit monthly work schedules to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and comply with schedule once approved.
- Attend appropriate Athletic departmental staff meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience at the high school or college level.
- Knowledge of recruiting prospective student-athletes.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting student-athlete welfare and academic success.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate student-athletes.
- Ability to work with students of diverse cultures, racial and ethnic groups.
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in coordination with others.
- Ability to transport students to and from sporting events when necessary.
- Evidence of working effectively with student-athletes of diverse races and cultures.
- Evidence of complying fully with association and conference regulations.
- Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Knowledge of the PSAC and Division II football.
- Experience recruiting in PA region and Mid-Atlantic region.
- Experience coaching an offensive skill position at the college level.
Essential Functions
Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Flexible work schedule as dictated by the needs of the university.
- Outdoor facilities.
- Understanding of written directions.
- Extensive writing skills (prepare and organize complex documents).
- Extensive verbal communication skills (provide information and assistance regularly).
- Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to drive university vehicles.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
Posting Open Date 06/22/2026 Posting Close Date 07/06/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/15135
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts 1
- Other Document 1
- Other Document 2
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- DD 214
Supplemental Questions
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