Senior Defensive Line Coach Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Details
Instructions to applicants
Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references through the Sul Ross State University employment portal. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.
Job Title
Assistant Football Coach-Defense DL
Location
Alpine
Department
Athletic Football
Job No.
999100
Posting Date
07/10/2026
End Date
Until Filled
Yes
Appointment Date
08/01/2026
Salary
$30,000
Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous football coaching or playing experience at the collegiate or high school level.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Proficiency with video analysis tools (e.g., Hudl) and standard computer applications.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in NCAA Division II football or similar competitive environment.
• Familiarity with Lone Star Conference regulations and culture.

Primary Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Sul Ross State University, a member of NCAA Division II and the Lone Star Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line. This full-time role is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the football program, including on-field coaching, recruiting, academic support, and operations. The successful candidate will contribute to player development, team culture, and program success.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of practice plans and game strategies.
• Coach a designated position group and contribute to team success on and off the field.
• Participate in scouting, film breakdown, and opponent analysis.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes and maintain communication throughout the recruiting process.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes and promote a culture of accountability.
• Support travel planning, equipment management, and camp operations as assigned.
• Represent the football program in community engagement and university functions.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference, and university regulations and policies.

Work Environment:

• Evening and weekend hours required during the football season and recruiting cycles.
• Travel required for games, recruiting, and camps.
• Physical activity required for practice demonstration and sideline duties.

Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.
Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/
The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
About SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas-Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you've heard is true - there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
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