HMS Head Football Coach 2026/2027

Job Title: Hemphill Middle School Head Football Coach
Location: Hemphill Middle School
Reports To: Athletic Director / Building Principal
Season: Fall (1st Quarter, est. 9 Weeks)

Job Goal: The Hemphill Middle School Head Football Coach is responsible for leading and developing the middle school football program in a way that promotes student growth, sportsmanship, teamwork, and school pride. The coach will provide leadership, organization, and instruction to student-athletes while supporting the academic mission of the school and modeling positive character and leadership.

The head coach is expected to create a safe, structured, and competitive environment where student-athletes can develop football fundamentals, work ethic, accountability, and respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, and officials.

Essential Requirements:  To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements list below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.

• Experienced understanding of football and has participated in football.
• Experience working with middle school or youth athletes preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups.
• Ability to provide leadership and act with professionalism and integrity with school staff, students, parents, and community groups.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Commitment to the educational mission and values of the school.
• Must meet district coaching requirements including background check and coaching certifications.

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous football coaching experience preferred.

• Positive role model for student-athletes.
• Ability to teach fundamentals and develop young athletes.
• Strong character, integrity, and sportsmanship.
• Enthusiastic about building a strong middle school program that feeds into the high school program.

Time Commitment

• Daily practices during the season.
• Games as scheduled.
• Pre-season planning and organization.
• Meetings with the athletic director and coaching staff as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials, and spectators.
• Organize and oversee all aspects of the Hemphill Middle School football program.
• Develop and implement a program philosophy focused on skill development, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Provide leadership and direction to assistant coaches.
• Promote a positive culture that reflects the values of the school and community.

Practice & Game Management

• Plan and conduct organized, developmentally appropriate practices that emphasize fundamentals and safety.
• Teach proper football techniques and strategies appropriate for middle school athletes.
• Prepare the team for competition through structured drills, conditioning, and game preparation.
• Monitors athlete’s attendance/behavioral/academic status.
• Supervise athletes before, during, and after practices and games.

Student-Athlete Development

• Foster personal growth, leadership, accountability, and teamwork among players.
• Encourage and monitor academic success of student-athletes.
• Promote good sportsmanship and respect for officials, opponents, and teammates.
  Ensure student-athletes understand expectations regarding behavior, attendance, and eligibility.
• Manage all operational, fiscal, and administrative activities for the football program.
• Participates in special activities to include parents’ night, banquets, award nights, and prep assemblies.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe environment and enforce proper equipment usage and safety protocols.
• Follow all district, league, and school policies regarding athletics.
• Complies with the rules and regulations as established by the Colorado High School Activities Association.
• Complete required certifications (CPR/First Aid, concussion training, etc.).
• Understands the signs and symptoms of concussion and removes players that are exhibiting signs and symptoms of concussion.
• Monitor injuries and communicate with school administration and parents when necessary.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with players, parents, assistant coaches, and school administration.
• Provide clear expectations for athletes and families regarding schedules, conduct, and program goals.
• Coordinate schedules, transportation needs, and equipment with the athletic director.

Program Organization

• Assist with equipment inventory, distribution, and maintenance.
• Support offseason interest and development opportunities when appropriate.
• Help promote participation and enthusiasm for the football program within the school community.
• Ability to drive students in a school vehicle to and from competitions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

• Successfully pass the CHSAA coaches test, acquire CHSAA coaching registration and complete a concussion course per State Legislation and CHSAA By-Laws.
• CPR & AED Certifications required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and 10 pounds on a frequent basis, occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching and fine motor activity, frequently sitting, standing, walking, balancing, reaching at desk and floor level, firm and simple grasping. The work requires constant seeing, hearing, and talking.

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Days / Terms of Employment: Days and Terms to be determined by the Athletic Director.

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