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Position Summary
The head coach for football is responsible for the organization and administration of the football program. Reporting to the director of athletics, this 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position provides:
- An excellent opportunity to mentor and empower players to be their best selves on and off the field; and
- The ability to build up and build upon positive relationships with prospective student-athletes and their families, colleagues, alumni, donors, and the greater Kalamazoo community.
Supported by an experienced athletic training team and a knowledgeable strength and conditioning coaching staff, this is a program on the rise and excited for their next head coach. The head coach for football is also supported by:
- Three full-time assistants
- One graduate assistant
- Seven part-time assistants
- One volunteer assistant
Responsibilities
In addition to the above, responsibilities include
- Recruiting and retaining academically and athletically talented students;
- Managing an operational budget and fundraising;
- Game scheduling and team travel arrangements;
- Hiring, supervising, and developing an assistant coaching staff;
- Partnering with the sports information director on public relations opportunities;
- Knowledge of and commitment to all NCAA, MIAA, and institutional rules and regulations;
- Instruct Physical Education classes as determined by the PE Department Chair and the Provost;
- Academic advising of a select group of students;
- Involvement in departmental and campus committees; and
- Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree at minimum but a master’s degree is preferred, and many of the following traits:
- A commitment to the student-athlete experience;
- Evidence of strong organizational and effective communication skills;
- Current knowledge of NCAA regulations;
- Ability to successfully recruit college-level student-athletes;
- Previous coaching experience with a minimum of five years preferred;
- Evidence of a commitment to academic excellence;
- Ability to interact effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, and the public;
- A commitment to the welfare and well-being of the student-athlete;
- Capable and willing to actively plan and participate in fundraising, promotions, and other similar endeavors as they relate to the football program and the entire Athletics Department.
Application Instructions
Applicants are asked to upload a resume and cover letter. Completed applications received by November 23, 2025, will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed until the positions are filled. The successful candidate will be start in early January 2026.
Benefits
Kalamazoo College is proud of offer a robust and reliable slate of benefits. A continued goal is to maximize our benefits while minimizing costs to employees, families, and the College.
Medical Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Choice of two PPO plans with options for double and family coverage. Includes prescription drug benefits. Robust support for behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and chronic condition management.
Employee Health Costs
Dental Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for double and family coverage.
Employee Dental Costs
Vision Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for double and family coverage.
Employee Vision Costs
Supplemental Insurance
Unum
Voluntary accident insurance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts
Burnham & Flower
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Life and ADD Insurance
Unum
Basic life insurance – Employer paid
Voluntary life and ADD – Employee paid
Disability Insurance
Unum
Long- and Short-term disability insurance – employer paid
403(b) Retirement Plan
TIAA
With automatic eligibility and an employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Behavioral Health Services
Available to all employees and their household members at no cost
Benefits Concierge
Acrisure Benefits Group
Assistance in navigating complex employee benefit situations at no cost
Additional Benefits and Perks
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Intentional community-building efforts
More Details
Visit our complete Benefits Guide for more information
About Kalamazoo College Men’s Football
Kalamazoo College, is an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), located in southwestern Michigan. Relevant accolades include:
- The football program was started in 1892
- 13 MIAA Championships
- Five MIAA Most Valuable Players
- 10 Academic All-Americans
- Seven All-Americans
- Six All-Region
- 33 All-MIAA selections over the last decade
- 100% Graduation rate over last decade
- Averaged over a 3.0 Cumulative Team GPA over the last decade
About Kalamazoo College
Founded in 1833 as The Michigan and Huron Institute, Kalamazoo College today is a premier liberal arts institution and one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities. The College’s mission is to prepare its graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world. Kalamazoo College stands for the liberal arts and sciences and for life-changing experiential education, believing that a liberal arts undergraduate learning experience is the best preparation for a life of service and fulfillment—a life with the highest possible standard of being. Excellence in the liberal arts requires innovation and the courage to change.
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