Head High School Football Coach – Harrison High School

Head High School Football Coach – Harrison High School

Job Details

Job : 5678628
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Type:
Full-time

Athletics & Activities >
Coaching

• Leadership:
  Manage the football program (7th-12th grade), develop team strategy, coordinate the offseason program, and oversee/mentor coaching staff. Liaison for youth football program.
• Experience:
  
  Proven experience coaching football, with a preference for head coach or coordinator experience.
• Player Development:
  Focus on skill development, team discipline, and academic success.
• Offseason Management:
  Design and coordinate an offseason program for 7th through 12th grades.
• Program Culture:
  Build a positive, competitive environment for student-athletes.
• Administrative Duties:
  Collaborate with the Athletic Director to schedule games and manage purchases.
• Instructional Leadership & Curriculum:
  Create and deliver specialized instruction, motivating students to develop skills and knowledge according to each pupil's ability.
• Data Analysis:
  Demonstrate experience in examining, interpreting, and using student assessment data.
• Classroom Management:
  Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth while establishing effective rapport with pupils.
• Engagement:
  Ensure strong student engagement within the classroom.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Form positive relationships with parents, students, and staff members, and engage in the PLC process.
• Technology & Operations:
  Effectively use Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital resources (e.g., Canvas, Google Classroom) and maintain required paperwork.

• Licensure:
  Must possess appropriate Arkansas DESE certification.
• Status:
  Must possess Arkansas Qualified Teacher (AQT) status.
• Certifications:
  
  CDL or the ability to obtain one.
• Professional Background:
  Previous experience required; candidates should have a strong background in coaching.
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of effective instruction and disaggregation of data, and display excellent people skills.
• Technology:
  Willingness to attain or possess Google Level One Certification.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Harrison School District is a committed Professional Learning Community with strong community support and high standards of academic excellence. Harrison is one of the leading schools in Northwest Arkansas for academics, athletics, and activities. Applicants interested in working with great students, a collaborative team, fantastic facilities, and a supportive community are encouraged to apply.

Submit application, current resume, and documentation of HQT and experience. The application is available online at:

• Mr. Jay Parker, HHS Principal: 925 Goblin Dr., Harrison, AR 72601 | Telephone:  | Email: jparker.ar.us
• Mr. Chris Pratt, Director of Athletics: 925 Goblin Dr., Harrison, AR 72601 | Telephone:  | Email: cpratt.ar.us
• Susan Gilley , Executive Director: 110 S Cherry, Harrison, Arkansas 72601 | Phone:  | Email: sgilley.ar.us

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