WALTER KUSMIREK joins the Jets as an offensive assistant after nearly a decade at the collegiate level, most recently serving as the offensive line coach at the University of Rhode Island.

Prior to his time at Rhode Island, Kusmirek spent four seasons at New Haven, helping lead the Chargers to two NE-10 Conference Championships (2021, 2023) and three consecutive NCAA playoff appearances (2021-23). Additionally, Kusmirek helped New Haven's offensive line finish third in tackles for loss allowed and eighth in sacks allowed nationally in 2023. He has also served as the running backs coach at SUNY Morrisville (2014-16) and the co-special teams and co-recruiting coordinator and tight ends coach at Wagner College (2016-20).

Kusmirek graduated from Fitchburg State University in 2013 with a degree in history, where he played on the offensive line. He earned his master's degree in higher education administration from Wagner College in 2018.

FLIGHT PATH

New York Jets | 2024-Present

Offensive Assistant - 2024-Present

Rhode Island | 2024

Offensive Line - 2024

New Haven | 2020-2024

Offensive Line - 2020-2024

Wagner | 2016-20

Tight Ends - 2016-20

Morrisville State College | 2014-16

Running Backs - 2014-16

PLAYING CAREER

Fitchburg State (Offensive Line) - 2010-13