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:

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. 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:

Responsibilities

In addition to the above, responsibilities include

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.

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.

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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