Assistant Football Coach

Waterford Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual.  Waterford Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Football Coach at Waterford High School effective for the 2026/27 school year.

Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL.  Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”
 
The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students.   According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state.  The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.

Duties:

• Tactical Instruction: Execute daily practice plans focusing on position-specific fundamentals (e.g., hand placement, route running, or tackling form).

• Film Evaluation: Utilize Hudl or similar platforms to grade player performance and scout upcoming opponents.

• Strategic Input: Assist in the development of weekly "Scout Team" looks to prepare the starters for opponent tendencies.

• Academic Monitoring: Act as a liaison between the classroom and the field, ensuring players maintain eligibility.

• Safety Oversight: Implement "Heads Up" tackling techniques and monitor players for signs of heat exhaustion or injury.

• Equipment Management: Assist with the inventory, distribution, and maintenance of helmets, pads, and uniforms.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• CT Coaching Certification

• First Aid: Current CPR/AED certification.

• Experience: Previous experience at the High School level (Varsity/JV) or significant playing experience at the Collegiate level.

• Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between "coach-speak" and instructions that a 15-year-old can effectively execute.

Stipend per WFCT agreement . https://waterford.ss16.sharpschool.com/our_district/departments/hr/contracts/waterford_federation_of_classroom_teachers

Link to full job description below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/158C4cKxKVxJvjc-UL1nRqeBuBy61SJi8/view?usp=drive_link