Job Title
Defensive Line Coach
Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Department
University Athletics - Football
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Texarkana, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Defensive Line Coach is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing student-athletes in the defensive line position group while supporting the overall mission of the football program, athletic department, and university. This position contributes to competitive success, student-athlete development, recruitment, and compliance with NCAA Division II, conference, and institutional regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coach and develop defensive line student-athletes in technique, fundamentals, and position-specific skills
- Assist with practice planning, drills, and game preparation
- Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback
- Promote academic success, personal growth, and accountability among student-athletes
- Support strength, conditioning, and injury prevention programs in coordination with athletic performance staff
Recruiting
- Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA Division II rules
- Maintain recruiting databases and communication logs
- Assist with on-campus visits, official/unofficial visits, and recruiting events
- Collaborate with the coaching staff to meet roster and positional needs
Game Day & Program Support
- Assist with game planning, opponent breakdowns, and film analysis
- Participate in game-day coaching and administrative responsibilities
- Support scouting reports and analytics relevant to defensive line play
Administration & Compliance
- Comply with all NCAA Division II, conference, and institutional policies
- Assist with monitoring academic progress, eligibility, and conduct of student-athletes
- Complete required documentation, reports, and administrative tasks
- Representing the football program and university in a positive and professional manner
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist with summer camps, clinics, fundraising, and community engagement activities
- Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events, which may include driving a full-size passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.
This document 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Playing and/or coaching experience with defensive line position
- Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards.
- State of Texas or Arkansas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment, including an acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course, as required.
- Physical Requirements
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Working in all weather conditions, exposure to high noise levels, standing throughout the day, the ability to use a loud voice at practices and events and physical involvement in all practices and workouts with players.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, in accordance with System policy and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- Recruiting experience at the collegiate level in Lone Star Conference footprint
- Experience with video analysis software (e.g., Hudl, XOS)
- Successful experience and a Collegiate Defensive Line Coach
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
This position may supervise employees.
To be considered for this position, your application must be submitted no later than March 12, 2026.
To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, Unofficial transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.
Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.
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.