2026-2027 Assistant Football Coach (MS)

Manassas Park City Schools; Manassas Park (VA); On-site; USD 1,350 - 1,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,500

Job summary

Manassas Park City Schools invites applications for an Assistant Football Coach at the middle school level. The role involves carrying out the aims of the sports program, instructing athletes in fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning to help teams achieve success.

The position reports to the Head Coach/Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities and emphasizes safety, sportsmanship, and collaboration with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• MPCS staff preferred.
• Knowledge and background in assigned sport.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamentals, strategies, and physical training for individual and team success.
• Maintain records of participation and performance as required by the Head Coach and MPCS.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about athletic programs and progress.
• Ensure safety during practices and competitions and report injuries as needed.
• Assist Head Coach with public relations and information about athletic programs.

Skills

Coaching

Safety awareness

Athletic instruction

Job description

Assistant Football Coach, Middle School

Salary/Hours

• Pay: A one-time stipend: $1500.00

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach carries out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the Head Coach; instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. This job reports to the Head Coach/Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities.

Qualifications

• MPCS staff preferred.
• Knowledge and background in assigned sport.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.

Essential Functions

• Instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Instructs participants on personal hygiene and safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately.
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Provides all students involved in the program a safe environment through adequate supervision.
• Assists Head Coach with maintaining individual and team performance records.
• Assists Head Coach in maintaining accurate records of equipment.
• Conveys the policies of the team, local school, and MPCS (e.g. regulation on Student Responsibilities and Rights and Extra-Curricular Activities) to all participants.
• Ensures compliance with rules, policies, and regulations for PWCS Middle School Athletics and MPCS.
• Follows School Activity Funds Manual and local school policies involving financial transactions.
• Establishes procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
• Informs students about athletic programs and encourages their participation.
• Assists Head Coach with public relations and conveying information on athletic programs.
• Implement appropriate procedures when handling injury situations.
• Always ensures availability of first aid kits and emergency care cards.
• Inspects facilities, equipment, and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of participants.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Participates in the award program(s) in adherence to school procedures.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.
• Assists other personnel and performs other duties as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public using telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions will be required.

CLEARANCES (Conditions For Employment)

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Manassas Park City Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.