OHS Head Football Coach

2026-2027 School Year

OHS FOOTBALL HEAD COACH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develops and implements a comprehensive football program philosophy aligned with school and district values, and establishes measurable goals focused on competitive excellence, student development, academic achievement, and community engagement.
2. Provides leadership and oversight of all program levels to ensure vertical alignment in systems, terminology, skill development, expectations, and culture.
3. Recruits, supervises, mentors, and evaluates assistant coaches, establishes clear roles and accountability, and ensures staff alignment with program standards and performance goals.
4. Designs and oversees structured practice planning and player development systems; instructs student athletes in techniques, conditioning, strategy, and football IQ; and supports the Director of Athletics with monitoring and communicating athletic eligibility (attendance, behavior, academics).
5. Develops and executes offensive, defensive, and special teams systems; conducts video analysis and opponent scouting; and manages personnel and game strategy effectively.
6. Establishes and enforces behavioral and cultural standards that promote integrity, sportsmanship, accountability, inclusion, and professionalism in all interactions.
7. Ensures compliance with district, league, and WIAA regulations, including supervision, injury response and concussion protocols, equipment safety, required certifications, and assistant coach compliance.
8. Maintains professional communication with athletes, families, staff, administration, media, and community stakeholders, collaborates with the Director of Athletics, and serves as the program’s public representative with professionalism and poise.
9. Oversees program operations, including equipment management, budgeting support, eligibility documentation, and team logistics, and participates in program-related events and community engagement activities.

1. Collaborates with ASB leadership, booster organizations, and community partners to support compliant and responsible fundraising and long-term program sustainability.
2. Actively and positively partners with middle school and local youth programs to promote vertical alignment and strengthen long-term program development.
3. Attends required district, league, and WIAA meetings and trainings, and performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

EMPLOYMENT ASSIGNMENT

The Head Football Coach position may be paired with a teaching assignment based on district needs and candidate qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Physically able to lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
2. Physically capable of demonstrating movements or plays to student athletes, when applicable or necessary.
3. Physical ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, lift, reach, pull, and climb as required to satisfactorily perform required duties.
4. Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more.
5. Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and bending.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
2. Previous coaching/playing experience in football (preferred)
3. Must have First Aid/CPR card as per WIAA guidelines.
4. OSD Type II Driver's License may be required.
5. Completed or will complete all WIAA trainings and requirements.

Application Closing Date – When Filled

Application procedure: External applicants apply on the district website at: https://othello.schoolspring.com/

Current Othello School District Employees submit a letter of interest to:

Carlos Gonzalez

carlosgonzalez@othelloschools.org

OSD Director of Athletics & Student Engagement

Othello High School

615 E. Juniper St.

509-488-3351

The Othello School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

For information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, please reach out to the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator: Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509)488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; and/or  504/ADA Coordinator: Heidi Wagner, 1025 S 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html  

El Distrito Escolar de Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de presunta discriminación:

Para obtener información sobre las políticas de no discriminación y discriminación por sexo y los procedimientos de quejas, y cómo informar una inquietud o queja, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora del Título IX: Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; y/o Coordinadora 504/ADA: Heidi Wagner, 1025 S. 1st Ave, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org.

Las consultas sobre el Título IX también pueden dirigirse al Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

Salary : $6,010 - $7,780