"Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator"

Eastern Oregon University has an exciting career opportunity for a motivated, creative, and inspiring Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator. This is a Full-Time, 12-Month position in the department of Athletics.

This position is eligible for the full array of employee benefits including employee and family medical, dental and vision healthcare insurance, and generous paid time off and retirement benefits.

The Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the defensive unit of the team, including practice, game preparation, and competitions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting the head coach in all facets of managing a competitive NAIA football program, oversight and supervisor of assistant coaches in each defensive position, recruitment, retention, and graduating student-athletes; academic supervision, community engagement, and fundraising. Must adhere to all rules and regulations of the NAIA, Frontier Conference, and Eastern Oregon University.

Key Competencies:
The EOU Assistant Football Coach demands a capable and deeply committed professional who is a great teacher and a person of character. The Eastern Oregon University Assistant Football Coach is expected to adhere to the NAIA Coaches Code and EOU’s Athletic Department’s guiding principles:

(1) Support the physical, emotional, social, and mental development of student-athletes through a robust system of care and support that produces quality student-athlete experiences.

(2) Reflect high standards of academic excellence.

(3) A competent pursuit of athletic excellence shown by competing for Frontier Conference titles and participating in NAIA postseason play by advancing to the national championships.

(4) Embrace the responsibility for equitable treatment and promotion of diversity, acceptance, and inclusion.

(5) Encourage department innovation for enhanced success, and cultivate a mindset for growth, professional development, work-life integration, and department financial vitality.

(6) Promote community engagement and student-athlete character development through respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.

(7) Strictly adhere to the highest level of fiscal control and full compliance with all governing associations with transparency and integrity.

(8) Engage EOU alumni through collaborative efforts that generate "Lifelong Mountie" loyalty and support.