The Athletics Department at Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (0.83 FTE), benefit eligible position of Assistant Football Coach for Linebackers.

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 18 Paid Holidays Annually

• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents

• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

The Assistant Football Coach for Linebackers supports the success of the football program by coaching and mentoring student-athletes, with a focus on the defensive secondary. The position plays a vital role in promoting the college's values, academic mission, and commitment to NCAA Division III athletics while actively integrating the Benedictine Values into team culture.

Working closely with the Head Coach, the Assistant builds strong relationships with players and the campus community while supporting student-athletes' academic and personal growth. All athletic staff are expected to uphold the philosophies and guidelines of the college, the MIAC, and NCAA Division III, aligning with the institution's educational goals.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Coaching and Instruction

• Coach and develop the linebackers, including technique, schemes, and film study.

• Assist with game planning, scouting opponents, and implementing defensive strategies.

• Assist in the design and organization of high-quality practice sessions, while following MIAC and NCAA regulations.

• Serve as mentor to student and other assistant coaches.

• Assist in preparing the team for competition with the goal of competing at the top of the MIAC.

• Follow all SJU, MIAC, and NCAA rules and guidelines to include successful completion of the NCAA Division III rules test.

Recruiting

• Assist Head Coach in developing and implementing a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract high-quality student-athletes in line with NCAA Division III regulations.

• Identify, evaluate, and communicate with prospective student-athletes through various channels and in conjunction with the university admissions team.

• Build relationships with high school coaches, summer league coaches, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Meet with prospective student-athletes to share information about the football program and the college, in coordination with the Head Coach.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:    

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field; Master's degree preferred

• Hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications in accordance with NCAA requirements        

• Demonstrated success in football coaching, with collegiate-level experience preferred.

• Proven experience in football student-athlete recruitment.

• Effective football coaching, supervisory and leadership skills.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Working knowledge of the mission and rules governing MIAC and NCAA Division III athletics

• Ability to positively represent the football program with internal and external constituents

• Understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and culture of Saint John's University and the College of Saint Benedict, with the ability to serve the community professionally, discreetly, and with sound judgment.

• Ability to work a flexible-varied schedule, including nights and weekends

Physical requirements:

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including leading players through training sessions, demonstrating techniques and skills

• The role requires mobility across campus facilities and indoor/outdoor competition venues

• Must be capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting items weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to varying temperatures, inclement weather, and outdoor elements.

Travel requirements:

• Regular travel for games, recruiting, and other program-related activities

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About College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities. CSB and SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative ed...ucation of their students. With a total enrollment of approximately 3600 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

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