Assistant Coach - Middle School Football

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

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks an Assistant Coach for the Middle School Football program. You will support the head coach, help plan practices, oversee conditioning, and contribute to player development and team success.

The role requires prior football playing experience with a preference for coaching background; reports to the Athletic Director; position is part-time with travel to events as needed.

Qualifications

• Past play experience in football. Preference is given to those with coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with planning and running team practice sessions, game preparation, and strength/conditioning.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

Skills

Football knowledge

Coaching experience

Job description

Assistant Coach - Middle School Football

Assistant Coach - Middle School Football

Lynchburg City Schools DUNBAR MIDDLE SCH FOR INNOV - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5875476
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Assistant Coach - Middle School Football GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Assistant Coach - Middle SchoolFootball Department:DunbarMiddle School Salary Grade: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: DunbarMiddle School Reports to: Athletic Director Date: 08/07/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for assisting the head coach with thefootball program. Coaching, instructing and performing other duties necessary to the development of the individuals and the team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the head coach with planning and running team practice sessions, game preparation, and strength/conditioning. Performs other duties as assigned by the HeadFootball Coach.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Past play experience in football. Preference is given to those with coaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the rules and practices of football

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS: OPEN

Salary: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.

DAYS: START DATE: 2026-2027

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• William Swann , Athletic Director
• DUNBAR MIDDLE SCH FOR INNOV
• Phone: [phone]

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