High School Football Head Coach​/Athletic Assistant

Who We Are

Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.

Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Eastside Catholic School is a member of the Metro League in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA).

Eastside Catholic School is seeking a dynamic, relational and visionary leader to serve as the High School Head Football Coach, guiding our Metro League team to new heights. Reporting to the Executive Director of Athletics, the Head Football Coach will lead, develop and sustain an elite football program that delivers an exceptional student‑athlete experience through a relentless focus on students, culture and connection.

This role will mentor student athletes, sharpen their skills and help them grow into confident leaders—both in competition and in life.

The Head Football Coach is responsible for all aspects of the football program, including culture building, athlete development, staff leadership, competitive excellence and community engagement. This full-time role also includes Athletic Assistant responsibilities that support the overall success, organization, and growth of the Athletic Department throughout the year. These responsibilities are designed to complement the football role and will be aligned with departmental needs and the individual’s strengths.

The goal of this position is to establish and sustain an elite football program that provides an exceptional experience for every student‑athlete, while also making a meaningful impact on the strength, culture and operational excellence of the Eastside Catholic School Athletic Department.

• Establish and sustain a clear vision for an elite football program aligned with the mission, values and standards of Eastside Catholic School.
• Build a program that delivers an exceptional experience for student‑athletes—emphasizing personal growth, accountability, leadership and strong relationships.
• Create and maintain a positive, inclusive and competitive culture rooted in trust, discipline and pride.
• Serve as the chief ambassador for the football program within the school, league and broader community.
• Build a positive team culture by incorporating the EC Core Covenants:
  Team Competitor, Integrity, Accountability and Family.
• Model behavior that exemplifies our EC Core Covenants.
• Partner with student‑athletes to establish team expectations grounded in the EC Core Covenants.
• Implement team activities that intentionally promote the EC Core Covenants.

• Plan, organize and lead all football activities, including off‑season programming, pre‑season preparation, in‑season practices, competitions and postseason play.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate training plans that prioritize fundamentals, skill development, football IQ and player safety.
• Collaborate closely with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to ensure alignment in student‑athlete development and performance.
• Support and encourage multi‑sport participation while maximizing football‑specific development.
• Support student‑athletes through the college recruiting process in collaboration with school administrators and counseling staff.

• Recruit, hire, mentor, evaluate and retain a high‑quality coaching staff aligned with program values and expectations.
• Clearly define roles, responsibilities and performance standards for all assistant coaches.
• Foster professional growth, accountability, collaboration and unity within the coaching staff.
• Lead regular staff meetings and conduct formal performance evaluations.

• Build strong, authentic relationships with student‑athletes rooted in trust, respect and accountability.
• Model…