Posted: 02-Jan-26
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Type: Full-time
Salary: DOE/Q
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Additional Information:
Successful candidates will instill a culture of integrity, passion, and dedication on and off the field. You will also have the chance to develop and implement with the Head Coach a winning game plan that elevates our student-athletes. Selected candidates will report to the Head Football Coach and the Athletic Director. Coaches will be asked to perform a secondary job duty at the discretion of the university and within the skill set of qualified applicants.
NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, Retirement, more than seven weeks of paid time off per year with vacation and holidays, and 100% tuition discount for dependents after one year of service.
Responsibilities:
• Plan, organize and oversee recruiting efforts with prospective student-athletes: attend recruiting events, recruit evaluation, emails/mailings/phone calls, and on-campus visits.
• Lead daily practice sessions while developing skills for student athletes.
• Conduct film breakdown sessions for strategizing with coaching staff.
• Coordinate with the strength and conditioning staff to develop appropriate athlete conditioning curriculum.
• Build and provide individualized development plans for student-athletes which foster growth athletically, academically, and socially.
• Assist in the development and delivery of the NWU Football leadership values and ensure that short- and long-term objectives are in line with university and program goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s preferred.
• Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to work with Hudl, PowerPoint, and Front Rush.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, faculty, and the general public.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and success in working with a variety of persons that will build strong, long-term relationships with student-athletes, students and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, time management, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and handle high pressure situations.
• Ability to frequently travel and work 40 – 50-hour work weeks, often beyond normal office hours.
• Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background and motor vehicle driving check.
How to Apply:
To apply, please upload a cover letter noting your experience in offense or defense coaching, resume or curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU’s Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.
Please visit the NWU website for more information about our institution: nebrwesleyan.edu
