Graduate Assistant – Football | Defiance College

Defiance, Ohio, Defiance College, an NAIA institution and member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) located in Northwest Ohio, seeks applicants for two football graduate assistant coaches. Responsibilities include coaching; all aspects of recruiting; assisting with film breakdown; game and practice preparation, including video cut-ups; serving as an assistant for equipment; assisting head coach in other duties as requested; and other administrative duties as assigned. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, have previous experience coaching or playing football at the high school, collegiate or professional level, possess a valid driver’s license, and have a clean driving record. This is a 2-year assistantship with a start date of August 3, 2026. The successful candidates must be accepted into the Defiance College graduate program in Education (MAE) or Business (MBA) and will be awarded a full graduate school tuition scholarship covering a maximum of 36 credit hours. Applicants pursuing a graduate degree in Education must hold a teaching license to be eligible for the MAE program. Compensation includes a stipend, college-provided housing, and a meal plan on campus when meals are served to students during the academic year. To apply, send a letter of application for employment, complete resume, and the names and contact information of four references electronically to:  employment@defiance.edu . Applicants must also apply   separately  for admission to Defiance College’s Graduate School by submitting a completed application, official transcripts from all previous college work, a goal statement, and two letters of recommendation specifically written in support of admission to the graduate program. The letters must attest to academic competence and to your ability to work with people and demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and social skill. To complete the admission application online, visit  http://www.defiance.edu/graduate-programs/index.html . For more information on the graduate programs, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@defiance.edu.