Asst. Football Coach - High School

Job Title

Asst. Football Coach - High School (2025-26)

Highland Springs, VA, US

HCPS - Highland Springs High School

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA, located 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive, 106 miles from Washington, D.C., and 75 miles from the North Carolina border.

Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

An assistant football coach plays a crucial role in supporting the head coach and ensuring the smooth operation of the team. Their duties include developing and implementing training programs, analyzing game footage to devise strategies, providing individualized feedback to players to enhance their skills, assisting in player tryouts, coordinating practice sessions, managing equipment, and serving as a mentor and motivator to foster a positive team environment.

• Assist in the management of the soccer program.
• Assist in preparing players for interscholastic competition through practice, teaching fundamental skills, and imparting knowledge of the rules.
• Assist in reviewing eligibility forms and submitting them to the Student Activities Director.
• Assist in collecting all health physical forms.
• Monitor student academic progress.
• Assist in cleaning, storing, and properly caring for team equipment.
• Assist in requisitions for supplies, uniforms, and necessary equipment through the Student Activities Director.
• Foster good school‑community relations by keeping the community informed and engaged with the athletic program.
• Assist in organizing pre‑season meetings with parents.
• Help prepare daily practice schedules and conduct practice sessions.
• Attend VHSL clinics as required.
• Follow county financial policies regarding the collection and receipting of funds.

• Demonstrated ability to assist in the management of the program through previous experience as a coach or player.
• Previous coaching experience, knowledge of the sport, and current understanding of coaching techniques and strategies.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to mentor and motivate student‑athletes.

If you have specific questions about this position, please contact Mr. Harry Daniel (hldaniel.va.us), Director of Student Activities at Highland Springs High School, at .

This vacancy is open until filled.

Minimum Salary - $3,223.75

The stipend stated in this posting is based on the current school year’s pay plan. Compensation for the 2025‑2026 school year will be determined once the financial plan is approved and adopted in the Spring of 2025.

To be considered for this vacancy, upload an updated coaching resume to our online recruiting platform /careers/.

Mailing Address:
Henrico County Public Schools, Department of Human Resources, P.O. Box 23120, 3820 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA 23223.

The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.