Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Line

The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Defensive Line; Football.  This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and organizing all phases of the football program.   Responsibilities include coaching and administrative duties as directed by the head coach but are not limited to; assisting in practice planning and field coaching (running drills), position-specific player development and skills training, recruiting, game preparation, scouting, and community involvement. Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the head coach.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree is required; preference will be given to candidates who have 3-5 years of successful collegiate, club, or professional recruiting and coaching experience; experience recruiting quality student-athletes is preferred; candidates with playing/coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in football and who can demonstrate a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes will be given preference; national recruiting experience preferred; experience with NCAA compliance and knowledge of Division I football and NCAA rules preferred; a current, valid driver’s license is required; and CPR certification, renewed annually, is required.

To view the complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5155998/assistant-coach-defensive-line-football.  Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload a resume and provide contact information for at least three professional references at the time of application.  For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.  Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

The University of North Alabama will be closed for the Christmas holidays beginning at 4:30 PM on Friday, December 19, 2025 and will reopen at 8:00 AM on Monday, January 5, 2026.  Responses to emails may be delayed during this time and all emails will be answered upon our return. UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.