Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Norwich University

Location: Northfield, VT Category: Staff Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon May 18 2026 Job Description:

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by supporting the head coach in the overall administration of the Football Program.

This is a 40 hour per week and 43 weeks per year .833 FTE position.

Essential Functions

• Assists the head coach in the organization and implementation of practice plans and game management.
• Assists the head coach in the recruitment of qualified student athletes (at least one quarter of the roster each year)
• Assists in the academic monitoring of student athletes during each academic year
• Assists in scheduling league and non-league athletic contests and scrimmages
• Assists the head coach in decisions regarding budget management for the program
• Assists the head coach and the equipment manager with the selection and purchase of equipment
• Assists the head coach and the athletic training staff in monitoring the injuries of student athletes
• Assists in the organization and administration of fundraising activities in conjunction with the Director of the Maroon and Gold Athletic Association and the Touchdown Club
• Assists in the completion of Travel Forms, End of Season Reports, Preseason and In-season Squad Lists and Travel Expense Reports
• Assists with the prospect camp
• Assists the head coach in contacting and entering recruiting information into the Slate Recruitment System
• Attends University Open Houses
• Serves on University and Athletic Department Committees as assigned
• Develops and nurtures alumni and community relations
• Responsible for retention of quality student-athletes
• Serves as game management for department events.

Other Functions

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
• Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
• Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
• Speaks, reads and writes in English.
• Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree in a related field is preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in football coaching
• Collegiate football playing experience
• Experience in a collegiate environment is preferred
• Knowledgeable of all NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience in speaking with small and large groups
• Experience with fundraising activities
• AED, CPR and First Aid certification and NCAA Rules Test is required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook)
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 50 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
• Frequent evening and weekend hours when in season
• Travel as needed

Environmental Conditions

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Frequent computer use at workstation
• High level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes or temperature changes

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.