Head Football Coach

Head Football Coach

El Dorado Public Schools El Dorado High School - El Dorado, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5544244
Final date to receive applications: Mar 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Feb 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Superintendent/Athletic Director

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Length of

Contract:

240 days

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Carries out the mission of the school as the Head Football Coach responsible for all aspects of the football program while exhibiting strong leadership with a focus on player and staff development. The coach must value sportsmanship, integrity and character development as well as community relations. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. The candidate must demonstrate good working knowledge of diverse schemes and/or systems and be adept in coaching the skills and techniques necessary to play competitive high school football in the State of Arkansas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Arkansas Teaching License

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
• Exceptional organization, time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with players, colleagues, and parents
• Skilled teacher of fundamentals, strategy, sportsmanship, and character
• Adaptability and flexibility in resolving common challenges and/or coaching dilemmas
• Adherence to values mission including honesty, responsibility, respect and kindness
• Knowledgeable in skills and trends in football

Experience:

Previous experience as head varsity coach or comparable experience preferred.

EVALUATION:

Evaluated annually

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Schedule practices and games for the football program
• Schedule away game transportation
• Assist the Athletic Director in securing officials for all home football games
• Develop season-long and individual game plans
• Oversee football specific strength and conditioning program
• Organize, schedule and oversee off-season programs and summer camps within the structure of the overall football program
• Make recommendations regarding the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches.
• Regularly direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of all assistant coaches.
• Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the football program.
• Work cooperatively with the head coaches of other sports in order to operate a well-balanced athletic department
• Ensure consistency and relative uniformity in the implementation of and execution of offensive and defensive schemes for all team levels 7-12
• Advocate on behalf of deserving players eligible for postseason awards/accolades and collegiate scholarships
• Attend district and state coaches meetings as required
• Supervise and mentor assistant coaches in a manner commensurate with athletic department policy and vision
• Evaluate assistant coaches
• Oversee the SIP program

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); maintain emotional control under stress; ability to organize practice, games, travel, etc.

Physical Demands:

Regular state-wide travel; occasional out-of-state travel; must be able to perform field maintenance, must be able to move around outside for sustained periods of times sometimes during very hot or very cold weather conditions

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $78,424 to $96,872 Per Year

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities >
Coaching

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required