[1] Previously, he had coached 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals.

Zauner also operates a kicking consulting service located in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

At BYU he recruited punter/kicker Lee Johnson, a future fifth-round draft choice by the Houston Oilers in 1985.

At SDSU, he helped to recruit current Redwoods defensive assistant coach and longtime NFL safety Robert Griffith.

In 1990, Zauner was hired by George Allen to coach at Long Beach State for two seasons (1990–91).