Head Football Coach

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Analyzes performance and instructs student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Recruit student athletes. Observes players while they perform to determine need for individual or team improvement. Coach players individually or in groups, demonstrating techniques. Will assist with all aspects of the College's football program.

Essential Duties:

  1. Head Coach for football program
  2. Year-round responsibilities

a. Formulate objectives for the coming athletic season.

b. Develop a sound recruiting philosophy that includes contact with area student/athletes.

c. Maintain awareness of new ideas and techniques in Football by attending clinics and workshops.

d. Maintain knowledge of rules and regulations of the NAIA and its governance. Violation of NAIA rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

e. Stay informed of all rule changes concerning the sport of Football.

f. Effectively direct search and hiring process for graduate assistants.  Appraise and direct graduate assistants as needed.

g. Travel required where appropriate. Schedule travel arrangements and accommodations for the team.

h. Attend all practices and games and have the ability to effectively coach the sport and skills of football.

3. Seasonal responsibilities

a. Pre-Season – Assist with registration of all athletes. Communicate with Compliance Coordinator to compile all eligibility and Equivalency Squad Lists. Ensure all athletes have had a physical and proof of insurance

b. In-Season – Assume responsibilities for care of all equipment and facilities being used. Organize and schedule practices on a regular basis. Accompany and direct the team in all intercollegiate athletic contests. Designate assistant coaches and graduate assistant responsibilities as needed

c. End-of-Season – Arrange for a systematic return of all equipment and provide the opportunity for student athletes to meet in a year in review meeting. Conduct exit interviews with graduating seniors

Required Qualifications:

Required Education: Bachelor's degree
Type of Required Education:

In physical education, recreation, health, or related field.

Required Experience: 1 year
Type of Required Experience:

Previous coaching experience. Must have knowledge of NCAA or NAIA (as applicable) rules and regulations.

Required License/Certification:

Valid Driver's License

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Type of Preferred Experience:

Collegiate level football coaching experience.


About Us:

PSC's “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

Compliance Requirements:

Background Check

Driver's License

Credit Check

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  1936
Org Unit:  Athletics PSC
Application Review Date:  11/25/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Union:  Non-Union
Job Location:  Peru, NE 68421
Advertised Salary:  Salary range $70s DOQ.
Job Type:  Full-Time
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  Eulanda Cade
Special Instructions to Applicant:  Please complete work history portion of application.

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Posting Start Date:  11/18/25