Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Guided by Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030, the comprehensive strategic plan for Augustana University, Augustana Athletics' vision for the foreseeable future is twofold: 1. Build a nationally competitive men's hockey program that competes at the Division I level 2. Win the Division II Learfield Director's Cup celebrating broad based excellence.

With the addition of the $70 million Midco Arena, Augustana Athletics launched the first collegiate hockey program in South Dakota in 2023 and is also the first athletics program to compete at Division I that calls Sioux Falls home. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships since 2016. Viking Athletics finished #7 nationally in the Division II Learfield Director’s Cup in 2021-22 and also won the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) All Sports Award.

Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Backs

Augustana University (SD) is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Backs. The Assistant Coach provides administrative, instructional, academic and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Coach. This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the sport program as well as possible additional responsibilities as assigned within the athletic department.

Additionally, the position is responsible to the Head Football Coach for assisting and directing the management of the football team. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: coaching a defensive/offensive position, coordinating the staff and players on the defense/offense, as well as recruitment of student athletes to the Football program.

Every effort has been made to make the job description as compete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Emphasis placed on daily activities that benefit the student-athlete experience.
• Understanding that the student-athlete welfare is a top priority and should be a high priority in the daily interaction and job responsibilities.
• Coordinate and manage specific aspects of defensive/offensive staff and positions as directed by Head Coach. Direct the planning, organization, and execution for on field coaching duties, practice sessions, and competition responsibilities of defensive/offensive staff with the Head Coach.
• Direct game day organization and assignments.
• Coordinate evaluation of opponents and the development of a game plan in accordance with assistants and positions.
• Perform recruiting responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach to meet the objectives of the university and team, including evaluation, contact, and establishing relationships with prospective student-athletes and coaches.
• Responsible for supervision, instruction and direction of student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assist Head Coach in all day-to-day operations of the sport program.
• Coordinate student athlete activities including but not limited to recruiting, conditioning, and academic services as needed and designated by the Head Coach.
• Support, abide and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department and Football program to ensure academic progress of the student-athlete as directed by the Head Coach.
• Support and work cooperatively with the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, NCAA Compliance, Media Relations etc. areas in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Assist with administrative functions of the Football program as directed by the Head Coach. Perform duties with professional conduct, being fiscally responsible and with a commitment to student-athlete well-being.
• Abide by all written policies, procedures, and guidelines of Augustana University and the Department of Athletics. Understand and adhere to the Augustana Athletic Department Manual that outlines general staff conduct.
• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.
• Adhere to all NCAA and Conference affiliated bylaws set forth by the governing bodies.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Football Coaching Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.