Edition #19
November 3, 2026
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More from Daytona State AD/Dean of the School of Health & Wellness Alison Mohr’s Small College Conversation on alignment and the changing athletics landscape. Key takeaways…
➤ The trickle-down of NIL: “I think the biggest change, and it's finally coming down to us, is just how do we deal with the NIL piece of it? So NIL is what's out there all the time. It's trickling down into our level. And I think trying to balance that old school, it should be about the team, not individual. So now you've got students that are trying to promote themselves, which is awesome. They get an opportunity to make some money and do those things, but how do you balance that? Really, it shouldn't be about that individual, it should be about the team and that's really how you get and win championships: by having some cohesiveness and having good team chemistry and all those things. So now it's just trying to figure out how to balance that within this NIL era.”
➤ On her dual role: “That's the one piece that I had not been completely hands-on with. The athletic side, no problem. I've been involved in the conversations on the academic side of things and my boss would always talk through situations and he would share information from his role in that. So being that person now, where I'm involved in those academic meetings, which I absolutely love because you really get to see hands-on, you're in the room with the academic leadership and the chairs of all the other departments and you get to listen and hear about what's going on on that side of it. I think it just makes you overall a better leader for the program. We are considered an academic program at Daytona State, so that, I think, is very beneficial for us.” (link)
Dakota County Tech and Inver Hills (N/A) plan to officially merge as Minnesota Valley College this summer, pending final approvals from the Higher Learning Commission, the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the U.S. Department of Education. Both the Rosemount and Inver Grove Heights campuses will stay open. Minnesota Valley College will field NJCAA DII athletic teams under new branding, adopting Riverhawks as the new team nickname and mascot, with DCTC’s Blue Knights mascot and name to be retired. Minnesota State and the trustees have initiated a search for the inaugural Minnesota Valley president. (link)
Jackson will cut the ribbon on its new Jets Soccer Complex on Monday. The facility includes the school's first artificial turf field, scoreboard, stadium lighting, press box, and upgraded bleachers. President Daniel Phelan: “This is the community's college, and investments like this are about much more than athletics. They strengthen the student experience, build essential peer relationships, help students complete their course of study, create new opportunities for our community, as well as continue building a campus where people want to learn, compete, gather and belong.” (link)
A pair of women’s flag football updates: The ACCC will transition its season to the spring starting in 2027-28, to coincide with the sport’s first season as an NJCAA championship sport. There will also be a new league starting this spring, the Pennsylvania Community College Flag Football League. (link, link)
College athletics hiring is on the rise in 2026, according to the latest research from College.town and CollegeSports.jobs. Through October, job postings across all divisions climbed 11% compared with the same period in 2025. CollegeSports.jobs outpaced the market, with listings up 23% year over year, while postings on the NCAA Market fell 3%. The trend extends well beyond this year: since 2023, CollegeSports.jobs has grown its total job volume by 49%, while NCAA Market listings have declined 44%. More on the shifting college athletics job market and the advantages of an unlimited job bundle with College.town. (link)
Coaches Corner…
➤ Holmes Football HC Marcus Woods announces his retirement after leading the Bulldogs for five seasons. (link)
➤ Roane State names Men’s Basketball AC John McAllister as its Women’s Basketball Interim HC. (link)
New survey data from Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab found that 15% of students and 25% of male students across 310 institutions are wagering on FanDuel, Draftkings, Kalshi or Polymarket. As the proliferation of gambling spreads, 31% or male and 25% of female students know peers who have experienced financial distress or academic fallout as a result of losses from online wagering. Similarly, a separate IHE/Hanover Research Survey found that 56% of student success leaders are not tracking digital wagering on their respective campuses. NASPA VP for Research and Policy Jhenai Chandler: “Digital wagering and gambling should be part of the standard prevention conversation on campus. It also belongs in our discussions about mental health, financial aid and financial wellness, because the consequences show up in all those places.” (link)
Economic pressures like inflation and housing unaffordability are driving a rise in financial nihilism among young Americans, pushing them toward sports gambling, cryptocurrency, and prediction markets like Kalshi, according to Politico's Victoria Guida. Recent research indicates that legalized betting displaces traditional household investments, while data from Citizens Capital Markets and Advisory shows median users of sportsbooks lose money on net. This coincides with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a 0.7% decline in inflation-adjusted hourly wages between September 2025 and September 2026. Guida notes that federal lawmakers are now proposing guardrails, including legislation from Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) to ban live in-game betting advertisements and prohibit credit card deposits, while the American Institute for Boys and Men develops policy proposals for default deposit and time limits. American Institute for Boys and Men Gambling Policy Lead Jonathan Cohen on the economic desperation fueling the speculative behavior: “With a couple of Eagles parlays, I have a chance of making [that $10K] into $100K. Now I have a down payment.” (link)
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(NEW!) Men's Volleyball Graduate Assistant (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): Southwest Baptist University Men’s Volleyball is seeking a Graduate Assistant. This position offers hands-on experience in collegiate coaching while contributing to a growing program. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Head Men's Soccer Coach (Waldorf University / Forest City, IA): Waldorf University (NAIA, GPAC) in Forest City, IA seeks a Head Men's Soccer Coach to lead all phases of the program, recruit student-athletes and mentor players. Full-time. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Forest City? Click HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Waldorf University / Forest City, IA): Waldorf University seeks a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services for 20+ NAIA varsity teams in Forest City, IA. Preferred start early January 2027. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Manager of Equipment Operations (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Manager of Equipment Operations. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Associate Director, Athletic Operations and Facilities (University of California, Merced (UC Merced) / Merced, CA): Senior leader overseeing game operations, facilities and sport supervision at the highest ranked academic institution in NCAA D2. More details HERE.
Physical Education Instructor/North Platte Community College Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Head Coach (Mid-Plains Community College / North Platte, NE): Full-time Physical Education/head men’s and women’s wrestling coach. Quality teaching and coaching, including sportsmanship, a commitment to success in the classroom, and recruiting experience. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to North Platte? Click HERE.
Assistant Coach, Baseball/Recreation Equipment Coordinator (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position involves a dual-role within the Division of Student Affairs and Athletics. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics (Susquehanna University / Selinsgrove, PA): Susquehanna University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of director of athletics. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Selinsgrove? Click HERE.
Assistant Baseball Coach (University of Minnesota – Morris / Morris, MN): Seeking energetic assistant coach to join one of the top UMAC teams in our conference championship drive. Full benefit eligible position w/ cost-free on-campus housing package included. ROLL Cougs! More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves sport programs and student-athletes by providing comprehensive health care to include preventive and rehabilitative care of injuries. More details HERE.
Assistant Softball Coach - Pitching (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Job Description: The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for providing effective support for the softball program. More details HERE.
Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming (New York University / New York, NY): Serve as assistant coach for M/W swimming. In conjunction with the head coach, develop and implement strategies to recruit student athletes; assess the team's future needs. More details HERE.
Director of the Adams/Wyche Center for Academic Success (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Director of Athletic Academic Center. Responsible for Student-Athlete success, development, and well-being. More details HERE.
Head Tennis Coach (Wabash College / Crawfordsville, IN): The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the men’s tennis program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Crawfordsville? Click HERE.
Public Relations Specialist (Athletics Communications) (Rutgers University - Camden / Camden, NJ): Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Public Relations Specialist of Athletics for Sports Communications. More details HERE.
Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Coach (Kellogg Community College / Battle Creek, MI): The Student-Athlete Support Services Coach serves as a member of the Kellogg Community College Athletics Department with primary responsibility for coaching, developing, and supporting student-athletes. More details HERE.
Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank: Media Studies (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position focuses heavily on undergraduate teaching in a program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach. More details HERE.
Director of Sport Performance (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Lead strength and conditioning for 25 NCAA DIII and IRA teams, while educating students and coaches and adhering to all rules. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information and Communication (Colby College / Waterville, ME): The Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information & Communications serves as a senior communications strategist and administrator for the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.
Men's Assistant Volleyball Coach (Georgetown College / Georgetown, KY): Part-time assistant coach role assisting with recruiting, training, scouting, instructing and coaching. More details HERE.
Director, Sport Performance and Wellness (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Leads sport performance, wellness, and data analytics for RPI Athletics, overseeing strength and conditioning to enhance student-athlete safety, wellbeing & performance, including Division I hockey. More details HERE.
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach (Trinity College – Connecticut / Hartford, CT): Lead men’s and women’s cross country programs at an NCAA Division III institution in the NESCAC, overseeing recruitment, training, competition, and student-athlete development. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Hartford? Click HERE.
Head Coach, Women's Flag Football (Saint Anselm College / Manchester, NH): Will recruit an inaugural roster, develop the program’s culture, prepare for its first season, and work with Athletics leadership on a competition schedule and operating budget for separate approval. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Manchester? Click HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Help shape the future of Golden Rams Athletics by leading financial operations, strengthening fiscal accountability, and supporting the continued growth of our 12 NCAA Division II programs. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Athletic Trainer at Adams State University. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics Media Relations (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): Join us as the lead story teller for 11 varsity teams in a historic neighborhood in Brooklyn in the greatest city in the world. More details HERE.
Head Coach for Men's & Women's Tennis (Indiana Wesleyan University / Marion, IN): The Head Coach is responsible for the men's and women's tennis budget, strategic planning, courts and facilities, policies, compliance, scholarships, promotion and leadership of the team. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Marion? Click HERE.
Director for Athletic Communications (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Full-time position writing press releases, press guides, game programs and feature articles for assigned sports. More details HERE.
Men's Assistant Coach (Swarthmore College / Swarthmore, PA): Swarthmore College Men's Lacrosse is hiring an assistant coach. Duties include recruiting, logistics and on field coaching. Send resume to [email protected] (DIII) More details HERE.
Internal Operations/Facilities and Event Management Graduate Assistant (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Fort Hays State University seeks a graduate assistant for internal operations and event facility management for the athletic department. (DII) More details HERE.
Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Head Coach (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for overseeing assistant coaches, student support staff, and student-athletes. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Pittsburgh? Click HERE.
RIT University Advancement Associate Director (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): The Associate Director builds & advances the prospect pipeline in support of university priorities, with a dedicated focus on Athletics, Parents and Sentinel Society. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities, Equipment & Operations (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Oversees athletic facility operations, staffing, scheduling and maintenance; coordinates ROTC and events; and manages athletic equipment inventory, budgeting, ordering, issuance, laundry, and repairs. More details HERE.
Women's Lacrosse Head Coach (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking a women's lacrosse head coach. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Whittier? Click HERE.
Assistant Softball Coach (Quincy University / Quincy, IL): Quincy University, an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): Associate Athletic Trainer - maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program, under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): The full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer will maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for Spalding University athletics under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.
Coordinator of Internal Operations (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania / Kutztown, PA): The Coordinator for Internal Operations, Athletics position is a full-time 10-month position within the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.