Graduate Assistant: Football Coach

About the role

North Park University, a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, seeks a Football Graduate Assistant Coach starting in August 2025. The position includes tuition remission, a partial meal plan, and a $3,000 stipend per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the head coach with the daily operations of the football program
• Analyze performance and instruct athletes in football techniques and strategies in preparation for and during athletics competition
• Assist with all phases of competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting
• Execute practice and game planning/evaluation, including video exchange and breakdown
• Ensure a commitment to the academic success of football student-athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior
• Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and the campus community
• Manage equipment usage
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach, Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Sport Management, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required
• Applicant must obtain acceptance in a North Park University graduate program
• Applicant must be able to work an untraditional work schedule (i.e. frequent nights and weekends)
• Coaching or playing experience and extensive knowledge of the sport of football at the collegiate level are required
• Able to lift and move athletic equipment
• Able to travel with team, by vehicle or plane
• A valid driver's license is required
• Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park's mission of Christian higher education