Head Football Coach

Head Football Coach

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Position Information

Position Title - Head Football Coach

Status - Full Time

Job Summary - Tuskegee University seeks a proven, disciplined, and transformational leader to serve as Head Football Coach. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to championship excellence, academic achievement, recruiting, student-athlete development, and institutional integrity. The Head Football Coach will be responsible for building a nationally competitive football program while upholding Tuskegee University's tradition of excellence.

Essential Job Duties - Build and sustain a championship-caliber football program that competes annually for SIAC championships and NCAA Division II postseason opportunities. Recruit, develop, and retain academically qualified student-athletes while fostering a culture of discipline, accountability, toughness, and teamwork. Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff. Promote academic achievement and graduation. Oversee football operations, budgets, scholarships, and NCAA compliance. Cultivate strong relationships with alumni, donors, faculty, and the broader community. Represent Tuskegee University with professionalism, integrity, and pride. Performance will be evaluated based on overall and conference records; success in SIAC championships and NCAA Division II postseason play; academic achievement and graduation rates; program discipline, leadership, and accountability; and fiscal responsibility and NCAA compliance.

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training) - Master's degree and prior collegiate head-coaching experience, with a demonstrated record of championship or postseason coaching success and building or rebuilding competitive football programs. Established recruiting relationships throughout the Southeast and nationally. Experience managing coaching staffs, scholarships, budgets, and football operations, with knowledge of the transfer portal, NIL, and contemporary collegiate recruiting. A record of developing All-Conference, All-American, and professional football players.

Physical Demands - This position will be required to work nights and weekends. This position also may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds. This position requires standing four hours each day; working in all weather conditions. Exposure to high noise levels. Additional physical demands include but not limited to physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.

Skills and Attributes - Knowledge of: Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to the recruitment and retention of student-athletes. Risk management, player safety, and injury prevention practices, all while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. Skills: Expertise in football strategy, offensive and defensive schemes, in-game adjustments and strategic decision-making, practice planning and game preparation, & player evaluation and talent development. Ability to: The ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, staff, administrators, alumni, media, and community stakeholders. The ability to foster a positive culture of sportsmanship, discipline, and integrity.

Posting Detail Information

Will this position require travel? - Yes

Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work? - Yes

Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding? - No

Open Date - 11/12/2026

Close Date - 02/28/2027

Open Until Filled - No

Special Instructions Summary - Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents: Tuskegee University employment application, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Recommendation letters, Copies of unofficial transcripts. Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire