Football Assistant Coach; Season

Overview

Football Assistant Coach (2026-27 Season) – Cheney Public School District 360, Cheney High School, Cheney, Washington. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Cheney Public Schools.

• Job : 5498283
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 14, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

POSITION: Football Assistant Coach (2026-27 Season)

SCHEDULE: Start/end times vary by position/building;
Dates defined by season schedule

LOCATION: Cheney Middle School

SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director

POSITION TYPE: Coach

COMPENSATION: 2026-27 Season: $4,203-$6,755/season depending on prior experience as documented and approved by AD/HR;
Coaching contract pay will be spread throughout the months of the season for those not otherwise employed by the district;
Pay for current District employees will begin the month the activity begins and be spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug)

BENEFITS: Upon reaching 630 hours worked, coaches will become eligible for and be offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of the game/sport, practice organization, rules/safety, and game management.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total activity program.
• Ability to organize and demonstrate skills to athletes.
• Ability to communicate in a positive manner with students, parents, staff, the community, and the media.
• Ability to motivate a variety of individual personalities toward a successful and positive learning/playing experience.
• Model appropriate behavior to students and spectators.
• Allow involvement and decision-making of players and student participants to the degree appropriate.
• Encourage and recognize positive conduct at student activities.
• Model sportsmanlike conduct in dealing with officials and opponents regardless of the circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate certification as determined by WIAA, the state, and the district.
• Previous successful high school football coaching experience preferred.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of football and an interest to examine new theories and procedures.
• Current first aid/CPR card required.

• Teach the fundamentals of football.
• Teach appreciation of rules and regulations, care of equipment and facilities, fair play, respect for others, and personal safety/hygiene.
• Reflect enthusiasm for the program and participants in order to make it a worthwhile endeavor for students and parents.
• Hold necessary practices to prepare players.
• Follow school, district, and WIAA rules and regulations.
• Assist with maintaining documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Assist with monitoring and ensuring scholastic eligibility of players.
• Continually update techniques and skills through course work and clinics.
• Conduct self in an ethical manner during practices and games, model and require discipline and ethical behavior from players.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the head coach and/or athletic director.

• Ken Ryan, Athletics & Activities Director
• Cheney High School
• Email: kryan

Cheney Public Schools 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, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog 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:
Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Tom Arlt, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: ;
Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: .

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER