Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator

South Dakota Mines seeks applicants for the position of Assistant Football Coach-Offensive Coordinator. This is a 12-month benefited position at 100% effort from July 22 to May 21 and 50% effort from May 22 to July 21. The selected individual will assist the head coach and work with the offense; assist with recruitment of student athletes based upon input from the head coach; demonstrate a commitment to the head coach, the athletic department, and the university; assist in the responsibility for student athlete academic and citizenship success; assist with development and implementation of daily practice plans and game day planning; assist with opponent evaluation, player evaluation, and the positive player development program; and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will assume a positive public posture actively representing the football program, the athletic department, and the university at public functions, alumni functions, civic functions, and fund-raising events.

A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred. Prior college football playing and/or coaching experience is strongly preferred.

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin April 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

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