2025-2026 Head Football Coach

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a dedicated individual to lead its athletic program. This role involves coordinating sports teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering the development of student-athletes. The ideal candidate will emphasize safety and sportsmanship while also pursuing professional growth. Join a dynamic environment that values leadership and teamwork, and make a significant impact on the lives of young athletes through your guidance and support.

Qualifications

• Leadership in developing and implementing athletic programs.
• Knowledge of MSHSAA standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specific sports teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices and contests.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Team Coordination

Ethics in Sports

Education

Coaching Principles Course

Sports First Aid Course

Job description

PURPOSE OF JOB: Provided leadership for the school’s entire athletic program through the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of specific sport coached.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards;
2. Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions;
3. Assist in the coordination of the program;
4. Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests;
5. Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials, and game management;
6. Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential;
7. Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures;
8. Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship;
9. Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook;
10. Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications;
11. Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses;
12. Must be able to attend New Hire Orientation (if applicable);
13. Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development:
14. District level meetings – 4hrs;
15. School level meetings - 3hrs;
16. Outside meetings/Clinics – 1hr;

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-athletes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of work year: Seasonal