Assistant Coach - Football

FISHER MIDDLE-HIGH; Jean Lafitte (LA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Fisher Middle-High School in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, is seeking an Assistant Football Coach to support the head coach in developing and implementing the football program. The role requires after-school hours and occasional weekends, with responsibilities including team preparation and leadership for student-athletes.

The successful candidate will adhere to LHSAA rules, provide leadership, and coordinate with athletic staff to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and/or current LHSAA requirements.
• Possess a CDL class B or above with a P and S endorsement free of air brake restrictions.
• Meet all requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component.
• Employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator (per LHSAA handbook).
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and competency in basic football fundamentals and LHSAA/JPPSS rules and regulations.
• Certified through USA Football Heads Up program.

Responsibilities

• Assists the head coach in supervision of the football program.
• Assists in maintenance, inventory, and issuance of all equipment.
• Builds sportsmanship and public relations in the school and community.
• Ensures student athletes have a current physical exam and adequate insurance.
• Promptly reports rosters, schedules, scores, and incidents.
• Works with athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
• Performs all duties as assigned by the principal or administrator.

Skills

Communication in English

Telecommunication reporting

Media liaison

Public relations

Data compilation & reporting

Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

CECP completion / LHSAA requirements

USA Football Heads Up certification

Job description

Assistant Coach - Football

Jefferson Parish Schools FISHER MIDDLE-HIGH - Jean Lafitte, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5962386
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description:

• To assist the head football coach in the development, organization and implementation of the entire football program, as well as in the provision of leadership to football personnel and student athletes.
• The coach must adhere to all LHSAA assigned district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations relative to the football program.
• Work day consists of time, after completion of the school day, necessary to adequately prepare the coach’s team for competition.
• Also, he/she must sometimes work weekends and holidays as determined by the preparedness of his/her team.

Security Statement:

• The coach must maintain security of electronic and print records with regard to confidentiality of student information and passwords that are issued for access to databases.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Assists the head coach in providing overall supervision of the football program.
• Assists the head coach in maintenance (reconditioning), inventory, and issuance of all equipment.
• Builds sportsmanship as well as provides good public relations in the school and community.
• Ensures all student athletes have a current physical exam.
• Ensures that all student athletes have adequate insurance coverage as specified by the JPPSS and the LHSAA, and that proper documentation on each student signed by the parent / legal guardian to purchase or decline extra insurance exists.
• Participates in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics and seminars.
• Acquires thirty-six (36) Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) per year (July 1 through June 30).
• Adheres to Parish and State requirements for promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or documentation of incidents or injuries.
• Cooperates, communicates and works with the school based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
• Performs all duties as assigned by the principal and/or appropriate administrator.

Skills and Qualifications:

• The coach must be able to communicate in Standard English, both orally and in writing and or digitally.
• Must have the ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and be able to communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
• The coach must accurately communicate with members of the media.
• The coach must be able to represent the school and or school system at various functions.
• The coach must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written reports to his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and or current LHSAA requirements
• Possess a CDL class B or above with a P and S endorsement free of air brake restrictions.
• Meet all requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component.
• Employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator. Must meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and competency in basic football fundamentals. Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations for football. Certified through USA footballs Heads UP program.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in conditioning of athletes sport specific.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous playing experience in football preferred (on college or university level; minimum experience on high school level).
• Previous coaching experience on the junior varsity, junior high/middle school or other recreation activity level in football.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of football injuries.

Physical Involvement:

• Standing, running, walking, reaching, bending and lifting is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate athletic techniques and physically transfer or position athletes as required.
• He/she must be able to move heavy athletic equipment.
• Ability to provide own transportation to games, work locations and meeting sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• KATHERINE HIGGINS , Principal
• FISHER MIDDLE-HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]