Assistant Coach, Special Teams Coordinator

Assistant Coach, Special Teams Coordinator

Job no: 495890

Work type: Full Time

Location: Troy, NY

Categories: Staff, Athletics

Job Summary:

The Assistant Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, will assist the Head Football Coach in managing Rensselaer’s Football Program including all aspects of special teams, which encompasses daily operations, recruiting, program planning and project coordination, fiscal and personnel management, and alumni and community outreach efforts.

Who we are:

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ︎

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least one (1) year of college coaching experience
• Valid driver’s license

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective planning, organization, and time management abilities
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a diverse academic community
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and implement solutions
• Demonstrated expertise in instruction and game planning
• Ability to adapt to and support a changing work environment
• Solid understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student-athletes, supporting both athletic and academic development
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Representative Job Duties:

• Coordinate special teams by scouting opponents, identifying team strengths and weaknesses, developing game strategies, conducting effective practices, and motivating student-athletes.

• Support student-athlete academic success by overseeing study halls, maintaining grade tracking, monitoring class attendance, and connecting students with appropriate resources. Provide guidance on life skills including teamwork, cooperation, time management, and managing success and adversity. Enhance student-athlete knowledge and performance in their sport.

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, recruit, and admit student-athletes who strengthen program competitiveness.

• Support head coach efforts in fundraising initiatives targeting alumni, fans, and local and corporate partners.

• Manage team operations and resources, including scheduling competitions, arranging travel, overseeing home events, ensuring NCAA and conference compliance, and representing the institution at conference and league meetings.

• Participate in the development and management of performance plans and budgets aligned with program priorities. Ensure compliance with institutional procurement policies and maintain expenditure tracking and controls.

• Oversee human resources functions for staff, including hiring, evaluation, training, development, support, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed. Recruit and select staff to support program goals and objectives.

• Coordinate intercollegiate contests for assigned teams, including scheduling, communication, officials coordination, game-day operations, visiting team support, setup and breakdown, troubleshooting, and assignment of game-day personnel.

• Lead or chair departmental committees (e.g., Athletic Safety Committee), serve as departmental liaison, and coordinate camps and clinics.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift:

Non Standard Shift: This position requires a non-standard work schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and additional hours as needed to support practices, competitions, recruiting activities, and program operations.

Travel:

Occasional overnight travel may be required(10% or less)

Driving:

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate:

Expected hiring range: $62,354

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions:

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact [email protected].

Job Posted Date:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information:

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: 20 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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