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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate assistant football in Illinois is $18.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $20.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Graduate Assistant Football coaches are individuals who assist a college or university football team’s coaching staff while pursuing a graduate degree. Their responsibilities typically include helping with practices, analyzing game film, recruiting, and administrative tasks. These positions provide valuable experience for those interested in a coaching career, as they learn directly from experienced coaches. Graduate assistants are usually recent college graduates who have eligibility to enroll in a graduate program at the institution.

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As a Graduate Assistant Football coach, your daily and weekly duties often include assisting with practice planning, breaking down game film, helping run drills, and supporting position coaches with player development. You may also be tasked with recruiting coordination, academic monitoring for players, and administrative work such as data entry and scheduling. Collaboration with the coaching staff and student-athletes is essential, and you'll gain valuable experience in both coaching and the operational side of a football program. This role provides a strong foundation for advancement into full-time coaching positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate assistant football, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Assistant Football coach, you need a solid understanding of football strategy, previous playing or coaching experience, and typically a bachelor’s degree with enrollment in a graduate program. Familiarity with video analysis software (like Hudl), playbook design tools, and recruiting databases is often required. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills help you mentor athletes and manage team logistics effectively. These competencies are crucial for supporting team success, player development, and advancing your own coaching career.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Assistant Football job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,412 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Assistant Football Coach

Towson University

Campus, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Towson University rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

386th of 627 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The Assistant Football Coach will organize, conduct, and supervise all aspects of the given position for the football program to include the following: skill instruction, practices, competition preparation, competition day coaching, and participation within designated conference and NCAA meetings. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Recruiting and evaluating prospective student-athletes through the use of New Media Technologies
  • Organizing official visits, including assigning hosts, creating travel itineraries, and managing all budgetary elements of visits while adhering to all NCAA regulations
  • Tracking all admissions through the application process of our prospective student-athletes
  • Providing instruction to student-athlete hosts on department/NCAA policies & procedures for a visit
  • Assisting with academic support, fundraising activities, and community servicing, including communication and outreach to alumni
  • Adhering to NCAA rules
  • Completing recruiting logs and other end-of-year summaries and correspondence within and in coordination with the Compliance Office
  • Performing other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach

This position will need to be available during evenings and weekends. Travel is required.

  • Bachelor's degree and two years of coaching experience at the college, high school, professional, club/clinic level, or graduate assistant level
  • Ability to train and recruit at the Division I collegiate level
  • Ability to accept and carry out assigned programs and responsibilities
  • Ability to pass the NCAA recruiting test and have a thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Ability to work collaboratively within the structure and framework of an Athletics Department and university
  • Effective communication while working well with students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athletically
  • A demonstrated commitment to building a positive team culture, and commitment to the personal and professional development of student-athletes

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