Head Football Coach Job at Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE

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  • Nebraska Wesleyan University
  • Lincoln, NE

Job Description

Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) is seeking candidates for the Head Football Coach with vision, the passion, and the leadership to reignite a proud football tradition! This isn't just a coaching job; it's a chance to build something special and lead our program into its next era of excellence. This is 12-month full-time, year-round benefit eligible position. Candidates will be joining a storied athletic department that ranks 13th in NCAA for Academic All-Americans among all divisions and 3rd in NCAA III (6th among all divisions) for NCAA Postgrad Scholarships.

Selected candidates will report to the Athletic Director and will be asked to perform a secondary job duty at the discretion of the university and within the skill set of qualified applicants.

NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, Retirement, more than seven weeks of paid time off per year with vacation and holidays, and 100% tuition discount for dependents after one year of service.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to build a competitive NCAA Division III football program aligned with NWU's mission and values.
  • Promote a culture of excellence, integrity, accountability, and respect within the program.
  • Recruit and retain student-athletes who demonstrate academic commitment, athletic ability, and strong character through attending recruiting events, recruit evaluations, emails/mailings/phone calls, and on-campus visits.
  • Plan, organize, and lead daily practice sessions while developing skills for student athletes, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
  • Conduct film breakdown sessions for strategizing with coaching staff.
  • Coordinate with the strength and conditioning staff to develop appropriate athlete conditioning curriculum.
  • Build and provide individualized development plans for student-athletes which foster growth athletically, academically, and socially.
  • Monitor academic performance and collaborate with academic support staff to ensure eligibility and progress toward graduation.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of the NWU Football leadership values and ensure that short- and long-term objectives are in line with university and program goals.
  • Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.
  • Manage program budgets responsibly, ensuring compliance with institutional financial policies.
  • Coordinate travel, scheduling, equipment, and facility use in collaboration with Athletics administration
  • Actively engage in community outreach and fundraising efforts to support program growth and visibility.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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