7th Grade Football Head Coach — Build a Winning Program

Carthage Junior High School; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Carthage Junior High School in Carthage, Missouri, seeks a Junior High Head Football Coach (7th Grade) for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to Athletic Director/Principal and requires leadership to develop a robust football program for students, school, and community.

The coach will ensure paperwork is filed promptly, monitor academics and safety, supervise students, plan practices, and collaborate with the athletic director on staff and equipment.

Qualifications

• Missouri State Teaching Certificate (Head Coach).
• Substitute Certificate (Assistant Coach).

Responsibilities

• Develop a program for the students, school and community.
• Ensure paperwork is on file and submitted timely.
• Monitor academics, regulations, and guidelines.
• Supervise all students under your control.
• Follow all school and MSHSAA guidelines regarding athletic safety.
• Work with the athletic director in the appointment and evaluation of assistants.
• Conform to athletic department policy in ordering equipment and supplies and turning in an end of the year inventory list.
• Plan and supervise all practice sessions.
• Conform to activities policies in handling injuries; report all serious injuries immediately to the parents and athletic director.
• Stay up to date in current coaching philosophies and trends.
• Maintain open lines of communication with administration, staff members, coaches, players and parents, emphasizing the proper chain of command.

Education

Missouri State Teaching Certificate (Head Coach)

Substitute Certificate (Assistant Coach)

Job description

Carthage Junior High School in Carthage, Missouri, seeks a Junior High Head Football Coach (7th Grade) for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to Athletic Director/Principal and requires leadership to develop a robust football program for students, school, and community.

The coach will ensure paperwork is filed promptly, monitor academics and safety, supervise students, plan practices, and collaborate with the athletic director on staff and equipment.