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Athletics - Assistant Football Coach, TE Coach

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nations largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S. , Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the Universitys nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact changein their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Editionand Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award?winning, NPR?affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division?I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.

Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

The Assistant Football Tight Ends (TE) Coach supports the Head Football Coach in coaching and developing student-athletes. This role includes responsibilities in recruiting, training, and assisting with additional duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

• Assist with teaching the sport of football to student-athletes at Sacred Heart University.
• Assist with evaluating, recruiting, and retaining football athletes, specifically TEs.
• Assist with meeting the recruitment and retention goals set and assessed annually by the University.
• Assist with visiting prospective students and their families for recruitment purposes, following the Northeast Conference and NCAA Division I guidelines.
• Assist the Head Coach with recruitment reports.
• Assist with daily planning, organization, and supervision of practices and competitions.
• Develop scouting reports and game plans with the Offensive Coordinator.
• Monitor student-athletes degree progress toward successful graduation.
• Participate in community service projects with the student-athletes on the football team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• 3-5 years of college coaching experience; experience working with TEs is desired.
• DV Sports video experience
• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations for recruiting.
• Willingness and ability to work hard.

Unusual Working Conditions

Long days, weekends, and travel required.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

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