Position Overview
The Defensive Assistant strengthens defensive preparation by managing team video workflows, analyzing opponent film, and contributing to weekly game planning. They also provide hands-on coaching support during practice drills and execute assigned strategic duties during games. This person will be the assistant to the defensive coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the football program
- Support coaches during practice and perform assigned game day responsibilities
- Assist the Video Coordinator with filming, uploading, and organization practice and game footage
- Complete the opponent film breakdowns and maintain video databases
- Assist the defensive coaching staff with opponent scouting and game planning
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the coaching staff
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Organizational skills; ability to multi-task/manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, strategic-thinking skills; willingness to learn and take initiative
- Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and within a team structure
- Proficiency in office software systems such as: MS Word, Office, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Desired candidate will have outstanding verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletics staff.
About Us
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
