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Assistant Football Coach (Continuous Recruitment)

Universities of Wisconsin · Platteville, WI

Posted May 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a player you coached who struggled academically or personally. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they support the whole student-athlete and know when to involve campus resources.

How would you work with a head coach whose scheme is different from what you have run before?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt and support the head coach's system without resistance.

What would you do

How would you recruit players to a Division III program at UW-Platteville where there are no athletic scholarships?

What they are checking: Whether they can sell academics, development and fit, which is how Division III recruiting works.

The program centers on the Pioneer Leadership Institute's pillars of personal enhancement, leadership development, career development and alumni engagement. How would you bring those into your work with players?

What they are checking: Whether they see coaching as developing people, which the program says is its main goal.

Assistant coaches also have other duties in the athletic department. What else could you take on?

What they are checking: Whether they are willing to contribute to the department beyond football.

How would you handle a player who is talented but often late and disrespectful to teammates?

What they are checking: Whether they hold standards consistently instead of making exceptions for strong players.

About the work

Which position group or side of the ball do you coach best, and how do you teach technique in practice?

What they are checking: Whether they have specific, teachable expertise to add to a staff rather than general football knowledge.

How do you make sure you follow NCAA and conference rules in recruiting and practice?

What they are checking: Whether they take compliance seriously and know to ask before acting when unsure.

How would you help coordinate team travel for a road game?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the logistics that assistant coaches are often responsible for.

How do you use film and data to prepare your position group for an opponent?

What they are checking: Whether they prepare players in an organized, detailed way that leads to better game performance.

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The full job description

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Assistant Football Coach (Continuous Recruitment) Job Category: Limited Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Coach Position Summary: This posting is part of our ongoing effort to build a network of qualified candidates for future opportunities. Although there is not a current vacancy, we review applications regularly and will reach out when a suitable role becomes available. Assistant Football Coaches report to the Head Football Coach of University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Assistant Coaches m ay conduct practices, identify and recruit qualified student-athletes, develop competitive schedules, coordinate team travel, and ensure compliance with governing rules and regulations. Assistant Coaches also have additional duties within the Athletic Department. Key Job Responsibilities: Transformational Experience • Provide a transformational experience for student-athletes centered on our Pioneer Leadership Institute’s pillars of Personal Enhancement, Leadership Development, Career Development, Community and Alumni Engagement • Provide an overall positive educational environment for our student-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college. • In conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, oversee the total academic progress of the team. Fundraising and Revenue Generation • Actively support and enhance alumni relationships • Actively support the Pioneering Forward Annual Fund • Actively enhance sports specific fundraising efforts in partnership with the Foundation and Athletic Administration • Maintain roster goal expectations Competitive Excellence • Compete at the highest level of competition within the WIAC and National level • Develop a culture of competitive excellence with postseason opportunities for student-athletes Inclusion • Create an environment of inclusion for individuals of all race, gender, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation within your own sport as well as the entire Athletic Department and University. Recruiting • Create and implement a recruitment strategy to attract top level, Division Ill prospects including setting up campus visits, assisting student-athletes with the application process, and implementation of campus resources. Work in partnership with the offices of recruitment, admissions, and residence life. Administration • Lead the team to prepare and conduct of all team-related activities including skill instruction, sport strategy/game planning and coordination of schedule, competitive opportunities. • Support administrative functions of the program such as budget, scheduling, travel arrangements in partnership with the administrative team • Support the development and retention of full time, part time and volunteer staff • Actively participate in Division wide meetings and Head Coaches meetings • Assist with departmental needs and additional duties as requested by the Director of Athletics and Recreation Compliance • As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, you are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Association (WIAC) regulations, both those general in nature and those which apply directly to the program. • Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of your employment • As a coach, you are responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the team. • Work in partnership with the Associate AD for Compliance to ensure complete eligibility and progress toward degree requirements • Maintain accurate roster management via the Front Rush software system • Complete all mandatory trainings in a timely manner Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in relevant field • Experience in coaching position • Excellent verbal and written communication • Excellent problem solver • High level of reliability and detail-orientation • Able to provide collegiate level instruction How to Apply: Along with your application, please submit your resume and any additional documents needed to display skills and experience. Reminder: This is an evergreen requisition intended to build our talent pipeline. It does not represent a current open position. Legal Notices and Important Information: Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices. The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources. Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action. In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report. The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7). UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Required Postings: Labor Law Poster - English Labor Law Poster - Spanish Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update

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