26‑27 WHS Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Wakulla County School District, Wakulla High School – Crawfordville, Florida.
Job Details
Job ID: 5780493
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 15, 2026
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
Title: Athletic Coach
Category: Supplemental Position/Part‑Time/Seasonal
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid Florida DOE state certificate.
- Experience as a high school or college participant in the sport being coached preferred.
- Minimum high school diploma.
- Valid CPR and First Aid cards prior to the start of season.
- Valid Florida driver’s license and clear DMV report.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Under supervision of the Athletic Director and site principal, the coach will adhere to the athletic program philosophy and policies of the WCSB and work cooperatively with administration, staff, athletes, parents and community; communicate effectively; adhere to rules regarding eligibility, transportation, facilities, equipment, practices, games and behavior code.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Principal/Athletic Director (Head Coach)
Assistant Coach reporting to: Principal/Athletic Director/Head Coach
Job Goal
Assist the head coach in planning, guidance, and evaluation of inter‑scholastic athletic experiences designed to contribute to the physiological, psychological, educational, and social development of participants.
Performance Responsibilities
- Develop and understand team play and tactical concepts applied to a game plan.
- Construct appropriate training sessions.
- Provide for health, safety, and well‑being of team members.
- Exhibit sportsmanship, poise, self‑control, fairness, judgment, role‑modeling, leadership, discipline, motivation, and communication.
- Possess substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and willingness to continually learn new procedures and theories.
- Adhere to start and end times of assigned sport.
- Understand team‑related issues such as player management and match analysis.
- Maintain a safe and effective environment for instruction and activities.
- Fulfill all administrative requirements per WCSB procedures, including attendance, physical forms, permission, and accident reports.
- Administer all aspects of the competitive program assigned.
- Communicate objectives to coaches, participants, parents, media, and community.
- Motivate athletes to reach their greatest potential on the field, in class, and in life.
- Cooperate with coaches of other sports.
- Exercise good judgment and strategy with respect to game play.
- Discipline athletes when necessary.
- Supervise pre‑season, in‑season, and off‑season conditioning.
- Organize practice sessions and equipment effectively.
- Supervise screening procedures for large squads.
- Organize game plans, drill plans, etc.
- Prevent injuries and administer CPR/First Aid as trained.
- Request medical assistance in time for injuries more severe than basic first aid.
- Exhibit sportsmanship and ethical behavior with students, coaches, officials, opponents, parents, etc.
- Cooperate with morale‑building groups such as parent, Gridiron, Diamond, letterman clubs.
- Exhibit a vigorous, forceful, inspiring personality.
- Supervise and approve eligibility of athletes.
- Maintain professional relationships with all personnel.
- Attend staff training and development.
- Assume other duties as directed.
Physical Requirements
Exert up to 50 pounds occasionally or 20 pounds regularly to move objects.
Terms of Employment
Seasonal salary and benefits paid consistent with District’s approved compensation plan. Length of work year and hours determined by season/head coach and athletic director.
Evaluation
Annually by Athletic Director/Site Principal per Board policy.
Salary Item Number
Stipend per Differential Salary Schedule.
Position Type
Part‑time
Contact Information
- Michele Falk, Principal
- Wakulla High School
- Phone: 850‑926‑7125
- Email: sabrina.falk@wcsb.us