Assistant Football Coach (Offense)

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Head Football Coach, The Assistant Football Coach (Offense) will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics and be responsible for administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes. 

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

The assistant coach (Offense) at Fort Lewis College, a NCAA Division II institution in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, is responsible for leading all aspects of an athletically competitive football program, on the defensive side of the ball including, but not limited to:  

• Organizing and conducting skill instruction with position  
• Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches and the broader campus community;  
• Recruitment and evaluation of prospective student- athletes;  
• Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments;  
• Assist with a quality student-athlete experience through community engagement, campus involvement and competitive achievement;  
• Monitor academic and disciplinary standing of student-athletes;  
• Establish positive relationships with support staff;  
• Manage and supervise assistant on coaches on the defensive side of the ball;  
• Represent Fort Lewis College and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.   
• Promote and support Fort Lewis College and its mission.   
• Promote and support Fort Lewis College Athletic Department’s program mission and goals.  
• Promote Fort Lewis College’s football program.   
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. 
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

 

 

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree  
• 1 year or more of successful experience in coaching football as Assistant Coach at the collegiate level.  
• 1 year or more with thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with the rules, regulations, and policies of NCAA.   
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.   
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience: 

• Master’s degree  
• Demonstrated leadership abilities  
• Experience in coaching at NCAA Division II school  

 

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility: 

Employee reports to the Head Football Coach.  

 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while  performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). 
• Ability to work in a confined area. 
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 
• Ability to work outside for extended periods and sometimes in inclement weather  
• Must be available nights and weekend hours.  

 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate computer and telephone equipment 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work 
• Light to moderate lifting is required 

 

 

Travel: 

Travel to non-conference and conference scheduled away games, NCAA post-season contests and RMAC meetings. Out of state travel may be necessary for recruiting / professional development  

  

 

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ and Salary Range: 

• Exempt  
• Part-Time (.7 FTE)
• Temporary
• Full Year   
• Typical Work hours Monday to Friday, however nights and weekends are also required   

Applicant materials received by 11:59 PM on March 11, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

 
 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.