Job Details

Defensive Assistant Position Coach

Position Number: 6841570
Location: West Long Branch, NJ
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Defensive Assistant Position Coach

Job Category: Athletics
Requisition Number: DEFEN001287
Posted: January 08, 2026
Full Time
On-site
Rate: $70,000 USD per year

Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking a Defensive Assistant Position Coach in the Athletics Department. The successful candidate is responsible for coaching and evaluating a designated defensive position group, assisting with special teams and recruiting, and supporting defensive strategy under the Defensive Coordinator, while also serving as Video Coordinator overseeing all practice, game, and opponent film operations. Key duties include supervising and training video staff, managing video equipment and technology, organizing practice and game-day filming, producing coaching cut-ups, and coordinating video exchange and cloud distribution throughout the season. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, collegiate football experience as a coach, player, or administrator.

Monmouth University Football is a nationally respected FCS program with multiple NCAA FCS Playoff appearances and multiple conference championships, competing in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Hawks have achieved top-20 national rankings, recorded program-best wins and produced numerous All-Conference selections, All-Americans, and professional players, reflecting its tradition of on-field excellence and player development.
For additional information about the program, please visit the Athletics webpage.
This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Note to Applicants: Application Materials Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter
Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities:
Field Responsibilities

Coach and evaluate designated Defensive Position group
Research technique and drills
Defensive duties as assigned by DC
Identify Skill sets and recruiting metrics for defensive unit
Assist with special teams as assigned

Administrative Responsibilities / Video Coordinator

Supervise Video Staff for practice and games
- Hire, train, and monitor student film workers
- Organize student videographer schedules for practice and games
Camera setup for practice and games
Care and maintenance of Video Equipment
Coordinate video cut-ups with H.C., O.C., D.C., S.T.C., Strength Coach
Liaison with DV Sport

Practice

Hire and Schedule Student Help to Video Practice
Coordinate the Videoing of Drills/periods at the direction of Coaching Staff
Coordinate the Capturing of Practice Video into Editing System
Coordinate the Cut, Intercut, and Categorize practice video into appropriate files and projects
Coordinate the sharing of practice film onto cloud-sharing platform

Game Day

Coordinate videoing game
Responsible for capture, label and organize game day video in editing system

In Season

Coordinate downloads & uploads for weekly opponent exchange video
Coordinate Capture, Cut and Categorize exchange video into Off, Def, ST
Coordinate Creation of all video projects for coaching cutups from practice and games
Responsible for upload video cutups to 360 cloud
Organize student videographer schedules for practice
Responsible for exchange video files for Sports Information, NFL, as needed
Responsible for transportation of all video equipment for all team functions

Recruiting Areas

Primary: TBD
Secondary: TBD
Positionally: TBD

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Experience in Collegiate football program as a coach, player or administrator
A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years. University Policy found here: Monmouth University Vehicle Use Policy

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree
Division Level 1 coaching and/or playing experience

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5629

Note to Applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Working at Monmouth University perks – MU offers:

403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent
after one-year of full-time continuous employment
Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Employer sponsored Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:
Athletics

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday

Total Weeks Per Year
52

Hours Per Week:
36.25

Expected Salary:
$70,000 - $75,000

Union:
N/A

Job Posting Close Date:
Open until filled

To apply, visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MON1000MON/JobBoard/d4da5ea7-24db-4f02-a484-7497ffffb76d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=de5ac329-f72b-429e-ba9a-bfd4408b809d

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