26/27 Assistant Football Coach, Miller Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Durango School District 9-R Miller Middle School seeks an Assistant Football Coach to instruct students in football fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning for the upcoming season. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and positive mentoring for grades 7 and 8, with practices beginning in early August 2026.

The ideal candidate has coaching knowledge, rapport-building ability, and a commitment to ethical conduct while collaborating with staff, athletes, and parents to foster character and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques of football.
• Ability to build rapport with middle school students.
• Ability to build individual and team character and confidence.
• Ability to relate to students of varying athletic abilities.
• Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times.
• Ability to work positively with coaches, staff, and administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student athletes and parents.

Responsibilities

• Instruct middle school students (grades 7–8) in football fundamentals, strategies, and physical training.
• Lead practices and skill development for the 2024/2025 school year.
• Work to promote safety, sportsmanship, and positive team culture.

Skills

Coaching football

Student rapport

Character development

Adaptability

Professional conduct

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Job description

26/27 Assistant Football Coach, Miller Middle School

Durango School District 9-R Miller Middle School - Durango, Colorado. Open on Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5881164

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Durango School District 9-R is hiring an Assistant Football Coach at Miller Middle School to begin the 2024/2025 school year. This coaching position involves instructing middle school students (grades 7 and 8) in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training of football. Practice begins in early August 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques of football
• Ability to build rapport with middle school students
• Ability to build individual and team character and confidence
• Ability to relate to students of varying athletic abilities
• Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times
• Ability to work positively with coaches, staff, and administration
• Ability to communicate effectively with student athletes and parents

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Dr. Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, [phone], [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, [phone].

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary: $1,590 to $2,544 Seasonal

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Vernadette Norman , Principal
• Miller Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]