Defensive Assistant Coach

Department Summary

San José State University Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play, sportsmanship and Spartan Pride.  https://sjsuspartans.com/

Job Description

The Defensive Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Football program, including recruiting, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.

 

Brief Description of Duties

• Coaches team at practices and competitive events.
• Coaches Linebackers, cornerbacks and may assist with coaching Special Teams football student-athletes
• Oversee academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
• Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I program through successfully recruiting and retaining high-level student-athletes.
• Collaborates with Head Coach, Athletic Trainers, and Strength & Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
• Assist with budgeting, reconciling expenses, and proposing purchases for the sports program.
• Serve as a key liaison to the broader (University) community, engaging in alumni, fundraising, and other key stakeholder activities.
• Organizes community service events for the team.
• Responsible for assisting in all phases of a Division I intercollegiate football program, which includes scheduling, recruiting, travel coordination, budgets, and fundraising. 
•  Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Mountain West Conference  
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of Division I football defensive coaching experience
• Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• A minimum of 5 years of Division I football defensive coaching experience.

Compensation

Classification: 2373 Coach
Anticipated Salary: $9,883 monthly - $13,378 monthly

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) references

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by January XX, 2026 (posted until filled)

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Conditional Offer

Athletic coach appointments are temporary by nature, expire at the end of the term stated and do not establish any future appointment rights. The position does not qualify for or lead to