Assistant Football Coach, Offensive

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of full time coaching and/or playing experience at the college level in the sport of football. In lieu of college level coaching experience, a combination of three (3) years of full time coaching experience at the high school, college, professional or national team level and/or playing experience at the college, professional or national team level in the sport of football may be considered. Understanding of NCAA rules compliance (played a Division I, II or III sport, coached in collegiate athletics or as a staff member in a collegiate athletic program).

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with recruiting. Experience in administrative responsibilities within the sport of football (e.g., team scheduling, budget preparation & administration, facility usage, public relations, fundraising, community service, and other daily operations). Prior experience with skill instruction. Experience in practice/game plan development. Previous experience with a Division I Athletic Program.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Assistant Coach for a Division I program supports the Stony Brook University Athletics Department’s mission by assisting the head coach in all aspects of operating a successful sports program. This position will include recruiting, taking on the tasks of managing the recruiting process for incoming student-athletes, and awarding of athletics scholarships. It will also include the teaching and skill development of those student-athletes during their athletic and educational tenure at Stony Brook University, and in the extensive daily administrative operations of their respective sport program. The Assistant Coach will be evaluated on the extent to which they provide each student-athlete a positive, meaningful educational experience through athletics.

Student-Athlete Skill Instruction/Team and Game Preparation:

• Teach all basic and advanced skills required in the sport of football. The teaching of these skills and the development of those student-athletes occur year-round during individual skill sessions, team practices, and conditioning sessions (independent of the head coach). This includes the independent development and implementation of sound and safe practice plans that successfully prepare the student-athletes with the fundamentals of the specific sport. In addition, responsible for assisting the head coach in developing a comprehensive and strategic game plan for each scheduled contest throughout the season. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating upcoming opponents by breaking down game tapes, preparing a scouting report for the Head Coach and student-athletes.

Recruiting:

Assistant Football Coach, Offensive

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of full time coaching and/or playing experience at the college level in the sport of football. In lieu of college level coaching experience, a combination of three (3) years of full time coaching experience at the high school, college, professional or national team level and/or playing experience at the college, professional or national team level in the sport of football may be considered. Understanding of NCAA rules compliance (played a Division I, II or III sport, coached in collegiate athletics or as a staff member in a collegiate athletic program).

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with recruiting. Experience in administrative responsibilities within the sport of football (e.g., team scheduling, budget preparation & administration, facility usage, public relations, fundraising, community service, and other daily operations). Prior experience with skill instruction. Experience in practice/game plan development. Previous experience with a Division I Athletic Program.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Assistant Coach for a Division I program supports the Stony Brook University Athletics Department’s mission by assisting the head coach in all aspects of operating a successful sports program. This position will include recruiting, taking on the tasks of managing the recruiting process for incoming student-athletes, and awarding of athletics scholarships. It will also include the teaching and skill development of those student-athletes during their athletic and educational tenure at Stony Brook University, and in the extensive daily administrative operations of their respective sport program. The Assistant Coach will be evaluated on the extent to which they provide each student-athlete a positive, meaningful educational experience through athletics.

Student-Athlete Skill Instruction/Team and Game Preparation:

• Teach all basic and advanced skills required in the sport of football. The teaching of these skills and the development of those student-athletes occur year-round during individual skill sessions, team practices, and conditioning sessions (independent of the head coach). This includes the independent development and implementation of sound and safe practice plans that successfully prepare the student-athletes with the fundamentals of the specific sport. In addition, responsible for assisting the head coach in developing a comprehensive and strategic game plan for each scheduled contest throughout the season. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating upcoming opponents by breaking down game tapes, preparing a scouting report for the Head Coach and student-athletes.

Recruiting:

• Use independent discretion and judgment in identifying student-athletes capable of competing both academically and athletically at Stony Brook University. They will play a role in the subsequent active recruitment of those identified student athletes, and in conjunction with the head coach, award athletics scholarships. Responsible for identifying prospective student-athletes by independently evaluating talent at local & national events and initiating correspondence and maintaining relationships with coaches and prospects. Manage a database of prospects and maintain records of contacts, to remain in compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations. Propose, manage, and adhere to a recruiting budget for each of the events attended.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the organization and coordination of a wide variety of administrative tasks as assigned by the head coach, which include, but not limited to, team travel, contest scheduling, budget preparation & administration, facility usage, public relations, marketing, fundraising, community service, and other daily operations for the program. Work independently with various support services in the Department of Athletics and campus constituents (i.e. Compliance Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, & Registrar) in carrying out these tasks.

Monitoring of Academic Progress:

• Working in conjunction with the office of Student-Athlete Development, will oversee the academic success of the student-athlete and assist with academic problems. This includes providing guidance/counseling and support (as necessary) as well as supervising and monitoring study halls (as assigned), checking class attendance, and organizing weekly and monthly (one-on-one) academic meetings with each student-athlete to track their progress by semester, by major, and by degree requirements.

NCAA Rules Compliance:

• Knowledge of, and adherence to, NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting, eligibility, and general operation of the Football Program. Ensure staying compliant to prevent penalties, fines, loss of scholarships, and/or postseason bans.

Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes:
This is a part-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Evening and weekend work will be required at times.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

_ Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. _

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewedhere.

Visit ourWHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.

LI-ES1

Job Number:

 2600502

Official Job Title: Division I Assistant Coach (RP)

Job Field

: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

: US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: Athletics

Schedule

: Part-time 

Shift

 :Variable Shift Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m 

Posting Start Date

: Mar 4, 2026

Posting End Date

: Mar 19, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Salary:$27,500-$31,000 @ 0.50 FTE

Appointment Type: Term

Salary Grade:SL2

SBU Area:Stony Brook University

Apply Now