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Assistant Football Coach, Wide Receivers
Job No: 26074
Department: General Athletics
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Athletics/Recreation
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Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.
The area's waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.
Summary
Michigan Technological University is seeking an Assistant Football Coach for Wide Receivers under our General Athletics department. Michigan Tech is a proud member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and NCAA Division II, seeks a qualified Assistant Football Coach for the varsity football program, specifically the wide receivers. Duties include areas such as recruitment, practice/game preparation, practice/game implementation of coaching principles, funding, promotion, and other areas assigned by the Head Football Coach. Assist the Athletic Department in a role to enhance the internal and external visibility and recognition of the Michigan Tech football program.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
1. Plan, organize, and administer the University's varsity football program with emphasis on the offense. 2. Recruit football student-athletes from key areas such as Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan, as well as nationally.
3. Effectively lead, motivate, and inspire our Women's Basketball Student Athletes: develop student-athletes athletically, academically, personally and as leaders; foster accountability, sportsmanship, and a positive team culture
4. Develop and implement football practice sessions to meet the needs for individual and team improvement.
5. Evaluate MTU and opposing team capabilities to determine game strategy and manage/prepare the team for competition.
6. Enhance and promote the internal and external visibility and recognition of the University and team to alumni, and campus and off-campus groups.
7. Actively participate in fundraising activities and alumni relations.
8. Monitor and promote the academic success of football student-athletes.
9. Represent and act on behalf of the University as directed by the Head Football Coach.
10. Functional supervision may be exercised over student assistants and parttime assistants.
11. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in the University's continuous improvement initiatives.
12. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
• Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
• Experience playing wide receiver and 5 years of coaching football at the collegiate level.
• Recruiting experience and a working knowledge of football recruiting areas, specifically Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
• Commitment to comply with the NCAA rules and Michigan Tech policies and procedures.
• Exceptional knowledge of basic football skills.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
• Fundraising experience
• Athletic recruiting experience in Ohio and Texas.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated excellent decision-making capabilities
• Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of basic football skills
• Demonstrated commitment to comply with all NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of student-athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $45,000. However, the final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
Title of Position Supervisor
Head Football Coach
Posting Type
External
Dependent on Funding
No
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. Michigan Tech will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the Michigan Tech Public Safety.
In compliance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) and its implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 86), Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a drugfree campus environment and actively promoting the health and safety of its community. Find our notice that outlines the University's policies, legal sanctions, health risks, and available support resources related to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
Advertised: 28 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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