All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).Working Title:Head Football Coach - State University Faculty
Institution: Southwest Minnesota State University
Classification Title:State University Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:209: Inter Faculty Organization
City:Marshall
FLSA:Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:Full time
Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $193,146.00
Job Description Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Athletics, the Head Football Coach will serve as a member of the Department. This position will be responsible for administering a positive and beneficial intercollegiate athletics experience for student-athletes within the program. The Head Football Coach at SMSU, an NCAA DII institution in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, is responsible for leading all aspects of a competitive football program, including, but not limited to:
- Recruit, develop, retain, and graduate student-athletes
- Oversight of roster management, scholarship allocation, and budgeting for the program
- Organizing and conducting skill instruction, practice, training schedules, and competition scheduling
- Effectively manage relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and t broader campus community
- Strategize and supervise all aspects of recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes
- Provide appropriate leadership in practice and competitive environments
- Participate in fundraising activities supporting the program
- Ensure a quality student-athlete experience enhanced by community engagement, campus involvement, and competitive achievement
- Monitor discipline and academic standing of student-athletes
- Establish positive relationships with support staff and other key program partners
- Schedule and organize football camps and clinics
- Participate in designated conference and NCAA meetings and represent the football program at specific University, department, alumni, media, and community events
- Hire, train, and evaluate coaching staff within the program
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Successful experience in coaching football at the collegiate level
- Experience recruiting for intercollegiate athletics and building a team
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend hours
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills
- A commitment to compliance and following athletic rules and regulations of the institution, NSIC, and NCAA
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in coaching at NCAA Division II or similar level
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree
- Head coaching experience at the collegiate level
- Experience in fundraising
- Experience building a successful program
- Experience hiring, leading, and mentoring a coaching staff
Priority will be given to those who apply by 11/26/2027.Required Documents for Consideration: Cover letter, resume/CV, and four professional references
Other Considerations: The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship. Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.
Application Data: To apply for this position, please complete the online application. Questions, inquiries, and nominations can be forwarded to Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting at [redacted]. Additional information on Southwest Minnesota State University can be found at: www.SMSU.edu
Telework (Yes/No)No
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.
Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
Desired Start Date:12-30-2026
Position End Date:06-30-2028
Open Date:11-12-2026
Close Date:12-30-2026
Posting Contact Name:Bailey Falconer
Posting Contact Email: 
