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Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Coordinator

Position Number: 6804528
Location: Golden, CO
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Coordinator

Posting Number: JR107965
Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities
The Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Coordinator will assist the Head Football Coach in directing all activities of the football program within NCAA, RMAC and Colorado School of Mines policies, guidelines, and procedures. The Defensive Coordinator is responsible for supporting the athletic and academic development of student-athletes while focusing on student-athlete welfare.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as Defensive Coordinator which includes coaching and decision making for the defense- may have specific responsibilities for one or more position groups.
Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes and maintain a culture of personal accountability in student-athlete academic and athletic performance and conduct.
Monitor academic performance and overall well-being of student-athletes.
Under the supervision of the Head Football Coach, assist in the planning and direction of all practices and game activities.
Assist with the preparation, organization, design and implementation of effective off-season programs, scouting reports and recruiting systems.
Must be willing to participate in community engagement and donor relations in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach.
Under the direction of the Head Football Coach, plan and execute youth and prospect summer camps.
Attend meetings as necessary.
Travel, both in-state, and out of state, for contests and recruiting is required.
Effective and timely preparation and management of administrative functions related to the football program is required.
Successfully complete all required NCAA coaches' curriculum and trainings.
Facilitate team travel arrangements.
Must be willing to work odd hours including, nights, weekends and holidays.
Positively represent Colorado School of Mines and the Department of Athletics, including acting and dressing appropriately in practices, games and within the community. Teach sportsmanship and set a good moral example to Mines' student-athletes.
Failure to comply with all NCAA, RMAC and Colorado School of Mines regulations and policies will be cause for termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Experience in coaching football at the collegiate level

Certifications and Licenses:

CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with many internal and external entities in a variety of ways. Must be able to communicate with coaches, student-athletes, athletics administration and prospective student-athletes and their families.
Ability to represent a public persona that aligns with Mines values.
Ability to work with a diverse community, alumni, Boosters and Mines Foundation.
Ability to work closely with athletic training, and staff to facilitate prevention and recovery from injury of student-athletes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's degree from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated results leading and coaching a high-caliber sports program in a highly competitive, academic environment.

Salary and Benefits

$70,000- $86,500

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

Flexible health and dental care options
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)

Upload a resume or CV
Upload a cover letter

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

This posting will close December 23, 2025. Please apply by December 22, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

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