Job Details

Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator

Position Number: 6791598
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator

Posting Number: SP005120P
Division/College: Athletics
Department: Men's Football
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator) is responsible for assisting the head coach with all facets of conducting a successful NCAA intercollegiate program. The position must comply with all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations and must display professional integrity. Duties include on-the-field coaching during practices and games: recruiting of top-quality student-athletes; team travel, conditioning, academics, promotional and public relations activities; summer collegiate camps; and other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Football Coach-Defensive Coordinator is responsible for assisting the head coach with all facets of conducting a successful NCAA intercollegiate program. The position must comply with all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations and must display professional integrity.

Duties include:

On-the-field coaching during practices and games
Recruiting of top-quality student-athletes
Team travel, conditioning, academics, promotional and public relations activities
Summer collegiate camps
Other duties as assigned by the head coach

Required Experience:

Experience with NCAA policies and procedures
Intercollegiate coaching experience

Required Education:

Bachelors degree

Required Other:

Valid drivers license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles
Ability to travel

Additional Preferred:

Masters degree
Exhibited organizational skills
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA and conference rules and regulations
Ability to work effectively in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
Coaching philosophy that aligns with the programs established strategies and standards
Supports and monitors student-athletes academic and athletic development in alignment with NCAA requirements.
Experience recruiting national caliber student-athletes
Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with student-athletes, staff, faculty, and external partners

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 12/12/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by 12/15/25 will receive first review and consideration.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50336

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.