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Assistant Football Coach

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

  • Letter of application
  • Resume
  • Three (3) references

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along​ with all required materials​ by March 17, 2025.​ Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Details

Position Information

Posting Number 20250032EX
Job Title Assistant Football Coach
Number of Vacancies 1
About Murray State
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Murray State is committed to attracting, developing and maintaining a high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities, Vets/Disabled employer.
Type of Employment Regular Full-Time
If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week
Work Location Murray, KY
Employment Term 12 Months
Position Type Staff - Exempt (Monthly)
Department Football
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Head Coach with managing and supervising the day to day operations of the athletic team, including teaching, coaching, fund-raising activities; provide leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the Head Coach.

Responsibilities & Duties
Recruitment
  • Negotiate scholarship offers to prospects under the direction of the head coach.
  • Coordinate and oversee the recruitment of student-athletes.
  • Prepare and distribute recruiting information.
  • Attend off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation and contact when appropriate.
  • Make phone contact with prospective student-athletes when appropriate.
  • Plan campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents.
  • May serve as a recruiting coordinator as directed by the Head Coach.


Coaching
  • Scout future opponents by film, watching games and/or telephone reports.
  • Provide consultation and expert advice to head coach and team members.
  • Prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions as directed.
  • Teach individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season.
  • Serve as a mentor to athletes, helping resolve academic and non-academic issues.
  • Be available to coaches and players before, during and after practices, games, and events.
  • Be knowledgeable of the rules and fundamentals of the respective sport.
  • Coach specific units as directed by the Head Coach.
  • May serve in a coordinator role.

Teaching
  • Teach advanced level skills and game strategies.

Team Administration
  • Plan long and short term objective under the leadership of the head coach.
  • Assist in the establishment of requirements for team members in terms of academic and athletic progress.
  • May serve as the academic liaison for the team.
  • Assist in the discipline of student-athletes.
  • Coordinate recruiting efforts with the Athletic Academic Services Staff.
  • Coordinate scholarships with the Athletic Compliance Staff.
  • Assist in the management of the budget if applicable.
  • Assist in the coordination and management of team travel if applicable.
  • Assist in the completion of all necessary compliance documentation under the direction of the compliance office.

Campus/Community Communication
  • Serve as guest speaker at public events on behalf of MSU Athletics.
  • Recommend policies and procedures for the student-athlete handbook.
  • Serve in a leadership role and promote participation in community service activities by student-athletes.
  • Assist in the formulation of team and department fund-raising activities and promotional events.
  • Coordinate community service and MSU athletics-to-school programs under the direction of the Marketing and Promotions Office.
  • Administer day-to-day operations and staff of summer athletic camps and other “reach out” programs for school aged children, as directed by the head coach.

Other Duties
  • Be knowledgeable of NCAA and OVC/MVFC rules.
  • Assist in planning a competitive schedule if applicable.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • As a member of the Murray State University Athletic Department, you shall comply with all applicable NCAA rules and regulations as provided in the NCAA Division I Manual. If you are found in violation of NCAA regulations, you shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.
Minimum Education Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
  • Have the ability to work well with students, faculty, community, and media.
  • Requires good interpersonal skills, organization skills, leadership skills, and good writing and presentation skills.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.
Physical Demands
Work Hours
Hourly Rate/Annual Salary
Staff Grade Ungraded
Posting Details

Posting Date 03/10/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, the following items must be included:

  • Letter of application
  • Resume
  • Three (3) references


For best consideration, please submit a completed application along​ with all required materials​ by March 17, 2025.​ Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. * Do you have previous collegiate coaching experience?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Letter of Application
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document