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Head Football Coach

Clarke University

1 Positions

ID: 88359

Posted On 03/06/2026

Job Overview

At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays vacation and sick time, and extensive professional development opportunities. So, if you're looking for a place you can make a positive impact, we hope you'll consider Clarke!

Clarke University, a NAIA institution and member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference, invites applications for the full-time position of Head Football Coach.

The successful candidate is responsible for staffing the program with competent and character driven assistant coaches; recruiting and retaining student athletes; and assisting with academic success and character growth of student athletes.  The head coach will also be responsible for organizing and administering practices and game strategies, scheduling games, ensuring compliance with NAIA rules, managing budgets, and overseeing all operational components of the program.

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Five years of successful football coaching experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to grow and manage an intercollegiate football program.

To apply, upload a current resume and letter of interest at http://clarke.applicantpool.com.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Primary Contact

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Jody Pfohl

Director of Human Resources, Human Resources

563-588-6599

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jody.pfohl@clarke.edu

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Job Details

Categories

Athletics/Fitness/Recreation

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

935

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260306

End Date

20260430

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Clarke University is a leading independent, coeducational, Catholic university with majors in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Maryin Dubuque, Iowa, Clarke University is an intimate learning community that lives practically by four Core Values: Education, Charity, Justice, and Freedom. These values emanate from its founder, Mary Frances Clarke, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and those who follow their example to provide learning experiences that are relevant and forward looking. The Clarke Compass, designed for undergraduate students, integrates the liberal arts, experiential learning, major courses of study, cocurricular offerings and the Core Values to produce career-and life-ready graduates who service the Common Good, defined as that which all members of society need in order to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment. To this end, we strive to respect diversity, practice inclusion and seek equity.

For more information, please visit www.clarke.edu.