Head Coach Flag Football - Eastside

Location:

Eastside High School (High-Needs School)

Date Available:

03/09/2026

The Head Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and direction of the high school flag football program. This includes developing student‑athletes' skills, fostering teamwork, ensuring safety, maintaining program compliance with school, district, and athletic association policies, and promoting sportsmanship both on and off the field.

• Plan, organize, and direct the flag football program at the varsity level.
• Oversee and support all levels of the program (JV, freshmen, if applicable).
• Conduct tryouts, develop rosters, and evaluate player progress fairly and consistently.
• Develop and implement effective practice plans focusing on skill development, conditioning, and strategy.
• Provide game management, including lineups, play-calling, and in-game adjustments.
• Teach and model positive character, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Supervise assistant coaches and delegate responsibilities appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, administrators, and staff.
• Ensure compliance with school, district, league, and state athletic association rules.
• Monitor academic performance and eligibility of student‑athletes, encouraging academic success.
• Promote athlete safety by following best practices for injury prevention, recognition, and reporting.
• Manage program equipment, uniforms, and inventory.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director on scheduling, budgeting, and program needs.

• Prior coaching experience, preferably in flag football or football, at the high school or higher level.
• Strong knowledge of flag football rules, strategies, and techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to positively motivate student‑athletes and build team culture.
• Valid coaching certifications (as required by state and district).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification

We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the District's core values:

• Respect and Humility:
  We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.
• Evidence-based:
  We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.
• Solutions-oriented:
  With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

• Reports To:
  
  Athletic Director
• Evaluated By:
  Athletic Director
• Salary Range:
  Stipend $6,790.00 (As specified in applicable union contract)
• Employment Period:
  Length of softball season, including recruitment and practices prior to, and championship contests and other events related to the sport following the regular season.