A master’s degree is preferred. A background of competitive coaching, recruiting experience, knowledge of NCAA rules, commitment to the academic success of student-athletes, and the ability to organize and motivate student-athletes to achieve maximum performance levels is required. The successful candidate must clearly demonstrate a strong record of successful collegiate football coaching, including evidence of building competitive programs, developing student-athletes, and achieving measurable on-field success. The ability to work, communicate, and develop rapport with students, faculty, administration, alumni, community groups, and media is required. Physical education class instruction in a variety of traditional classes is an expectation and may be assigned.