2025-26 Assistant Football Coach (Southeast High)

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead their sports programs. The role involves coordinating teams, supervising student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with athletic standards. Candidates must hold a valid teaching certificate and demonstrate leadership and safety awareness in sports.

Qualifications

• Must complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sports teams in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Supervise students during practices and contests.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Precautions

Sportsmanship

Education

Teachers Certificate

Substitute or Temporary Teacher’s Certificate

Job description

PURPOSE OF JOB: Provide leadership for the school’s athletic program through the development, implementation, and improvement of specific sports coached.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate the 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 supervising students at practices and contests.
5. Provide information for transportation, facilities, officials, and game management.
6. Organize and schedule practice sessions regularly to develop student-athletes' potential.
7. Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of best training and injury management procedures.
8. Conduct team and self ethically during practices and contests, exemplifying high standards of sportsmanship.
9. Assist in the systematic return of all school equipment according to the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
10. Pursue professional growth through clinics and publications.
11. Successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
12. Fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development, including 4 hours at district-level meetings, 3 hours at school-level meetings, and 1 hour at outside meetings or clinics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-athletes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Must have a Teachers Certificate or a valid Substitute or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

This job requires the ability 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