2025-26 Assistant Football Coach (Central High)

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to lead its athletic program. This role involves coordinating sports activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering the growth of student-athletes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to ethical practices, and a passion for developing young talent. This seasonal position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students while promoting safety and sportsmanship. Join a team that values professional growth and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Teacher's Certificate or equivalent.
• Continuing professional development is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the athletic program for specific sports.
• Ensure compliance with MSHSAA standards and manage student-athletes.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Safety Management

Ethics in Sports

Education

Teacher's Certificate

Substitute Certificate

Temporary Teacher’s Certificate

Job description

PURPOSE OF JOB: Provide leadership for the school’s entire athletic program through the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of specific sports 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 regularly to develop the student-athlete’s potential;
7. Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of best training and injury management procedures;
8. Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, exemplifying high standards of sportsmanship;
9. Assist in 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. Successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses;
12. Fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development, including:
1. 4 hours at district level meetings;
2. 3 hours at school level meetings;
3. 1 hour at outside meetings/clinics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student-athletes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have a Teacher's Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Be a full or part-time employee in the District.
2. Employed in the school as a teacher or administrator in which the candidate applies for a position.

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 the employee to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of work year: Seasonal