Head Football Coach - David Douglas High School

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, January 9, 2026 12:00 AM
(Pacific Standard Time)

Job Description

POSITION

Head Football Coach

LOCATION

David Douglas High School

DATE POSTED

January 9, 2026

START DATE

As soon as possible

(Varied hours / seasonal, Extra Duty Level 16, Annual Stipend $7,898 - $8,998 depending on experience)

David Douglas High School is currently seeking a Head Football Coach
.

All candidates must have high school coaching experience. If interested in this position, please contact Athletic Director Brad Joy at David Douglas High School.

All applications will be submitted through the David Douglas School District “Talent Ed” portal.

Some key elements of the job description for a Varsity Head Coach are:

• High ethical and professional standards.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of offensive and defensive techniques and strategies.
• Must have knowledge of team dynamics at the high school level.
• Must have a plan to create a productive relationship with youth sports organization.
• Establish a relationship with the community support groups.
• Be an appropriate role model for high school student athletics.
• Must have the ability to work in a cooperative and harmonious manner to be part of a school-wide athletic program.
• Develop and implement an off-season conditioning program.
• Must be creative and involved in fundraising programs.

All newly hired coaches will need to complete the following prior to employment:

• NFHS Certification
• First Aid / CPR Card
• District Background check
• Completion of OSAA Concussion Test
• Completion of OSAA Steroid Test
• NFHS Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention Course
• Completion of School District and OSAA paperwork

Applicants must submit ALL of the following
:

• Letter of application detailing your experience
• Resume
• Current experience related to this position and working with students
• A minimum of three letters of recommendation
• A minimum of three references with contact information

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

David Douglas School District drug testing and criminal background check:
Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. The Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

David Douglas School District
11300 NE Halsey St
Portland, OR 97220