Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Coordinator

Job Title

Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Defensive Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of the defensive unit within the football program, ensuring compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference (LSC), Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies. This position plays a critical role in developing defensive strategies, mentoring student-athletes, and fostering academic success and personal growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee defensive strategies, game plans, and adjustments to maximize team performance.

• Direct and supervise defensive position coaches to ensure alignment with the program’s defensive philosophy.

• Prepare and manage scouting reports, film breakdowns, and opponent analysis to inform defensive game planning.

• Organize and lead defensive practices, drills, and off-season conditioning programs.

• Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing student-athletes while maintaining a culture of accountability in academics and conduct.

• Support student-athlete academic progress and graduation through mentoring and monitoring.

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and coordinating all practices, travel, and game-day operations.

• Effective and timely preparation and management of administrative functions related to the football program.

• Promote the football program through community engagement, donor relations, and public appearances in alignment with Athletics Department priorities.

• Ensure consistent compliance with NCAA Division II, LSC, and TAMUK rules and regulations.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

Education – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience – Two (2) years of college coaching and recruiting experience or three (3) years combined high school and college coaching experience.
Registration/Licenses – Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• Defensive coaching experience

• Three (3) years of college coaching experience

• Collegiate playing experience

• Experience recruiting in the state of Texas

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.