JH Assistant Football Coach

Job Title:

Junior High School Assistant Football Coach

Reports To:

Head Football Coach / Athletic Director / Principal

Location:

Cabot Public Schools

The Junior High School Assistant Football Coach supports the Head Coach in implementing a safe, developmentally appropriate football program for student-athletes in grades 79. The assistant coach helps teach fundamentals, build character, and promote academic and athletic growth while fostering a positive and respectful team environment.

• Assist in planning and conducting practices, drills, and conditioning sessions.
• Teach basic techniques, rules, and strategies of football appropriate to junior high athletes.
• Support the Head Coach during games with play-calling, substitutions, and sideline management.
• Serve as a role model for student-athletes in attitude, work ethic, and sportsmanship.
• Encourage academic responsibility and monitor student-athlete behavior on and off the field.
• Ensure proper care and inventory of equipment and uniforms.
• Help supervise players during practices, games, travel, and team functions.
• Maintain open communication with coaches, athletes, parents, and school staff.
• Follow all district, school, and league rules and regulations.

• Experience playing or coaching football at the youth, junior high, or high school level.
• Ability to work with young adolescents and adapt instruction to skill level.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must pass a background check and meet all school/district coaching requirements.

• Outdoor practices and games in varying weather conditions.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Physical activity including running, demonstrating drills, and lifting equipment.

• Must have the appropriate level core content are endorsement on teaching certificate

Contract Days: 205

Salary:
Certified Teacher Salary Schedule with applicable index