Job Details

Assistant Football Coach - Special Teams Coordinator

Position Number: 6866906
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Football Coach - Special Teams Coordinator

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $57,151.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2500274
Division: Enrollment Management
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 01/20/2026
Closing: 2/5/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport Athletics invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach - Special Teams Coordinator. Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Football Coach - Special Teams Coordinator serves as a leader, mentor and role model for athletes. This position assists the Head Football Coach in all aspects of a competitive and inclusive NCAA Division III Football program with an emphasis on supporting and retaining football student-athletes.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:
Special Teams Coordinating and Defensive Backs Coaching

Assists the head coach with the preparation of development, implementation, and evaluation of game plans and strategies and team scheduling.
Creates and implements comprehensive practice plans aligned with team objectives and competitive goals.
Leads on-field instruction for practices and contests.
Ensures compliance with all necessary policies and procedures.

Recruiting and Team Development

Recruits skilled and academically qualified student-athletes and monitors academic progress.
Conducts ongoing player evaluations to assess individual performance, skill progression, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Provides an excellent, transformative student-athlete experience, demonstrates positive progress in competitive standing in the EMPIRE 8 Conference.
Participates in on-campus prospect and team camps, as well as off-campus summer camps, as required.

Team Travel

Represents the sports program to various institutional entities.
Supervises all student-athletes while away on intercollegiate athletic trips.
Supervises assistant coaching staff, volunteers, and practicum students.

Administrative Processes/Procedures

Participates in budget management and oversight related to the football program.
Engages in fundraising to supplement budgets and expenses.
Attends all required staff meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Minimum of three years of college coaching experience
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Current certification in CPR and First Aid, with completion of AED training required within three months of hire
Must have valid and unrestricted NYS driver's license
Complete Van Safety Certification within three months after hire
Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, early morning and/or late evening hours as required

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Five years of college coaching experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm; evenings, weekends, and some holidays may be required as needed.
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5205129/assistant-football-coach-special-teams-coordinator

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