Athletics - Assistant Football Coach Inside Linebackers(ILB)

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

The Assistant Football Coach Inside Linebackers provides assistance to the Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator with regard to the teaching of the sport of football. Specific duties may include, recruiting student athletes, monitoring academic progress and administrative duties.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the teaching ILB’s the sport of football to student athletes at Sacred Heart University.
• Assist with the evaluation, recruitment and retention of football student/athletes, specifically ILB’s at Sacred Heart University.
• Assist with meeting the recruitment and retention goals set and assessed annually by the University.
• Assist with visiting, and for recruitment purposes prospective students and their families following the guidelines of FCS Football NCAA Division I.
• Football knowledge and experience working with ILB’s is desired.
• Assist the Head Coach with recruitment reports.
• Assist with daily planning, organization and supervision of practices and competitions.
• Developing scouting reports, game plans with the Defensive Coordinator.
• Monitor the student/athletes academics and progress towards graduation.
• Community service projects with the student/athletes on the Football Team.
• Other Administrative duties as assigned by Head Coach.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required/Masters preferred.
• 5-7 years of college coaching experience, Defensive side of ball.
• DV Sport video experience.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations for recruiting.
• Willingness and ability to work hard.

Unusual Working Conditions

Long Days and weekends

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.