Assistant Coach - Football

Young World Physical Education; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Bonnabel High in Kenner, LA is seeking an Assistant Football Coach to support the head coach in developing and implementing the football program. The role requires adherence to LHSAA and JPPSS rules, and leadership of football personnel and student athletes.

The position involves after-school and weekend duties, with potential travel and professional development; a Louisiana teaching certificate is required along with CDL B and bus driver qualifications.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Desirable qualifications include prior playing and coaching experience in football and first aid competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in providing overall supervision of the football program.
• Maintain (reconditioning), inventory, and issuance of all equipment.
• Build sportsmanship and public relations in school and community.
• Ensure student athletes have a current physical exam and adequate insurance coverage.
• Participate in professional development and complete 36 CLUs per year.
• Report rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or incidents promptly.
• Cooperate with athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
• Perform duties as assigned by the principal or administrator.

Skills

Communication in English

Public relations

Data reporting

Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

CDL Class B w/ P & S endorsements

Job description

Assistant Coach - Football

Jefferson Parish Schools BONNABEL HIGH - Kenner, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5851448
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

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

• Katrina Torrado , Principal
• BONNABEL HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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