Head Football Athletic Coach

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Job Title:

Head Football Coach

Department:
School Based

Reports To:

Building Administrator

The Head Football Coach position will report to the Building Administrator. This position will lead and manage its interscholastic football program and be responsible for building competitive, student-centered programs that emphasizes sportsmanship, academic success, character development, and safety in accordance with VHSL regulations and Stafford County Public Schools policies.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the football program (varsity and sub-varsity levels)
• Plan and conduct effective practices and competitions
• Supervise and support assistant coaches
• Promote academic achievement and positive behavior among student-athletes
• Ensure compliance with VHSL, district, and school policies
• Manage equipment, scheduling, and program organization
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, and school administration

Education Level

Specific

Educational Requirements:

High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Specific Experience Requirements:
Previous football coaching experience required; head coaching experience preferred

Teaching certification or school employment preferred, per district policy

Completion of all VHSL and district coaching requirements (CPR/First Aid/AED, concussion training, background check)

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Rarely:
  Lifting – 1–25 lbs
• Occasionally:
  Lifting – 26–50 lbs
• Frequently:
  Lifting – 50+ lbs
• Rarely:
  Carrying – 1–25 lbs
• Occasionally:
  Carrying – 26–50 lbs
• Frequently:
  Carrying – 50+ lbs
• Rarely:
  Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs
• Occasionally:
  Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs
• Frequently:
  Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs

• Rarely:
  Standing
• Occasionally:
  Sitting
• Frequently:
  Walking
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Reaching
• Turning/Twisting
• Balancing/Climbing
• Stooping/Kneeling
• Crouching/Crawling

• Job Family: HOURLY
• Career Level:
  
  N/A
• Pay Structure: STIPEND
• Class Grade: N/A
• FLSA Status: N/A
• Job Grade: N/A
• Job Code: 7000
• Status: HOURLY

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.