Assistant High School Football Coach

Job Description

Position Summary
The Assistant High School Football Coach supports the Head Football Coach in all aspects of leading and developing a successful football program. This position contributes to the athletic, academic, social, and personal growth of student-athletes, while promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and program values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Coaching & Instruction

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting practices, drills, and workouts.

• Teach fundamental skills, techniques, and strategies appropriate to high school athletes.

• Support implementation of offensive, defensive, and special teams systems.

• Model and promote discipline, effort, teamwork, and respect.

Athlete Development & Safety

• Help monitor student-athlete academic progress, eligibility, and conduct.

• Maintain a safe and positive environment at all times.

• Follow emergency procedures and adhere to district athletic policies.

• Encourage healthy conditioning, injury prevention, and recovery practices.

Program Support

• Assist in equipment inventory, care, and distribution.

• Participate in program meetings, film review, scouting, and game preparation.

• Attend and support all games, scrimmages, camps, and team activities as assigned.

• Represent the football program at events, meetings, and community functions when requested.

Supervision & Leadership

• Maintain appropriate supervision of athletes during practices, games, and travel.

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all interactions.

• Build positive relationships with student-athletes, families, and school personnel.

• Support the Head Coach with communication to athletes, families, athletic director, and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of football fundamentals, rules, and game strategy.

• Ability to coach, mentor, and positively influence adolescents.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with coaches and school staff.

• Commitment to student-athlete academic achievement and sportsmanship.

• Ability to meet district requirements for coaching authorization, background check, and training certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior football coaching or playing experience.

• Experience in weight training, injury prevention, and athletic conditioning.

• Understanding of film analysis and data-based athletic improvement.

Professional Expectations

• Support the mission and vision of the school district.

• Serve as a positive role model on and off the field.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

• Follow all district, conference, and state athletic policies and guidelines.

• Uphold high levels of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

Work Schedule

• Seasonal position; hours vary based on practice, games, scouting, and off-season duties.

• May include evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.

Reports To

• Head Football Coach

• Activities Director

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated by the Head Coach and/or Activities Director based on district guidelines and job responsibilities.