Temporary Football Coach

Position Title

Temporary Football Coach Compensation: Department: Football - Temp Start Date: 06/13/2026 About this opportunity: Temporary football coach for Ball State University. This position is an hourly position at $8.25 per hour. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Function Assist in all phases of the Ball State University Football program, including coaching support, academic monitoring, recruiting coordination, and operational assistance. This position contributes to the overall organization, efficiency, and success of the football program by supporting coaches and staff with daily administrative, analytical, and logistical tasks. This is an hourly position at $8.25 per hour. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Coaching and Program Support Provide assistance to offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinators as assigned. Conduct film breakdown, data input, and playbook creation. Support practice preparation, including setup, drills, and execution logistics. Assist in maintaining and updating playbooks, scouting reports, and other technical materials. 2. Special Teams Support Assist the Special Teams Coordinator with practice organization, data collection, and self-scout reports. Help monitor personnel participation and assist with quality control reviews. 3. Recruiting Operations Provide recruiting assistance as assigned by the Recruiting Coordinator. Support official and unofficial campus visits, including scheduling, logistics, and hospitality. Assist with transportation and on-campus logistics for prospective student-athletes. Support prospect camp operations and data tracking. Monitor and help organize transfer portal activity and recruiting database management. 4. Academic and Student-Athlete Support Assist academic liaisons and SASS staff with class checks, academic progress updates, and communication with assigned student-athletes. Perform attendance checks for mandatory team activities such as meetings, meals, and curfews. Support student-athlete development initiatives as assigned. 5. Technology and Analytics Utilize film and data systems (e.g., HUDL, Catapult, Teamworks) to support scouting, self-scouting, and performance analysis. Assist in data compilation and presentation for game and practice evaluations. 6. Equipment and Operations Assistance Provide support to equipment operations staff, including practice setup, gear organization, and transportation of team equipment. Assist with travel logistics and gameday operational needs as assigned. 7. Other Duties as Assigned Perform additional responsibilities as determined by the Head Coach, coordinators, or Director of Football Operations to support the efficient operation of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree 2. Coaching and/or playing experience. 3. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's Auto Fleet Policy.

How To Apply

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below. NOTE Do not use the Autofill feature for resume. Resume Cover Letter (Optional) For questions please reach out to Matt Brown at mbrown4@bsu.edu. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663