2026 - 2027, CGHS, Head Football Coach

Cottage Grove High School – Head Football Coach
2026–2027 School Year

Position Open Until Filled

Cottage Grove High School is seeking a dynamic, committed, and student-centered Head Football Coach to lead our football program beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.

We are hiring as soon as possible to allow the incoming coach time to:

• Build a coaching staff for the 2025–2026 spring and summer periods
• Establish program expectations, culture, and communication systems
• Plan and implement off-season development leading into Fall 2026

Our goal is to provide the next head coach with every opportunity to build a successful, sustainable program well before the 2026 football season begins.

About Cottage Grove Football
The ideal candidate will embody and advance the CGHS Athletic Mission:
To Teach, Compete with Honor and Dignity, Serve Community, and Pursue Excellence.

We are seeking a leader who demonstrates:
Integrity – honoring commitments, acting with accountability, and doing what is right.
Excellence – maintaining high standards in athletics, academics, and personal conduct, and showing unified support for all CGHS programs.
Respect – valuing all individuals through sportsmanship, communication, and positive leadership.
Growth Mindset – recognizing achievement at all levels, celebrating improvement, and ensuring all student-athletes have meaningful opportunities to develop.

Primary Responsibilities
The Head Football Coach will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Cottage Grove Football Program, including:

Program Leadership

• Provide vision, direction, and oversight for the entire program—youth, middle school, and high school levels.
• Build and mentor a complete coaching staff; supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with players, families, youth programs, and community partners.

Coaching and Player Development

• Analyze and teach fundamental and advanced football skills, techniques, and systems.
• Plan, organize, and run high-quality practices and off-season sessions.
• Develop game plans, manage game operations, and evaluate performance.
• Create a positive, disciplined, learning-focused team culture.

Academic, Administrative, and Compliance

• Monitor academic progress, eligibility, and the overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Ensure full compliance with CGHS, Sky-Em League, and OSAA rules and expectations.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director on scheduling, budgeting, fundraising, and program needs.

Department and Community Engagement

• Support the broader CGHS Athletic Department by assisting with events, collaborating with other programs, and contributing to a unified athletic culture.
• Demonstrate a commitment to service, sportsmanship, and representing CGHS with pride.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Head Coaching experience (preferred)
• High School teaching or staff experience (preferred)
• Experience in program building, community engagement, and multi-level program alignment
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to model CGHS values and expectations on and off the field

Compensation
Stipend compensation will follow the current Cottage Grove High School athletics salary schedule.

To Apply
Please apply online at:
https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

This position will remain open until filled. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, veterans’ status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA).

Salary : $6,275 - $7,216