Part-Time Assistant Football Coach

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), an NAIA institution and member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Assistant Football Coach. This position assists with all aspects of the football program, including recruiting, player evaluation, practice planning and implementation, off-season conditioning, fundraising, scheduling, and other coaching or administrative duties as assigned. This position reports directly to the Head Football Coach.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with administrative duties in all phases of the football program.


• Assist with all phases of NAIA-compliant recruiting.


• Evaluate prospective student-athletes through game, showcase, and video observation.


• Execute and evaluate practice and game planning, including video coordination.


• Provide position-specific skill development for assigned area(s).


• Assist with practice planning and implementation.


• Track, compile, and share scrimmage and game statistics.


• Assist with off-season conditioning.


• Assist with camps, fundraising, and other program development activities.


• Assist with scheduling and arranging aspects of team travel, including team meals and lodging for home and away contests.


• Assist the Head Coach with office and administrative duties.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations established by the NAIA and the Appalachian Athletic Conference.


• Ability to improve coaching skills through personal research, professional development, and innovative thinking.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.


• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and student-athletes.


• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.


• Commitment to student confidentiality.


• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.


• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.


• Previous collegiate playing or coaching experience required.

Important Notes:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 07/08/2026 will be given priority consideration.

Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of their transcripts, and the contact information for three to five professional references.