Assistant Football Coach (Part-time/Temporary) at North Park University

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

5000.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Football Coaching, Athlete Instruction, Recruiting, Academic Monitoring, Relationship Building, Equipment Management, Performance Analysis, Strategic Planning

Industry

Description

North Park University, a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, would like to announce that applications are now being accepted for a part-time Football Assistant Coach. The position will begin on August 1, 2026 and end on November 30, 2026. About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler. Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet. Duties and Responsibilities Assists the head coach with the daily operations of the football program at North Park University. Analyze performance and instruct athletes in football techniques and strategies in preparation for and during athletics competition. Assist with NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting. Ensure a commitment to the academic success of football student-athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior. Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and the campus community. Help manage equipment usage. Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach, Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Sport Management, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors. Salary: $5,000 Stipend A bachelor’s degree is required. Coaching or playing experience is required. Applicant must be able to work an untraditional work schedule (i.e. frequent nights and weekends). Able to lift and move athletic equipment. Able to travel with team, by vehicle or plane. A valid driver’s license is required. Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education.

Responsibilities

Assists the head coach with daily football program operations, including instructing athletes in techniques and strategies. Manages NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting while ensuring the academic success and social behavior of student-athletes.