Assistant Coach - Middle School Football

Lynchburg City Schools; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Dunbar Middle School football program. You will assist the head coach with practices, game prep, and athlete development to build a competitive team.

Strong football knowledge and prior playing experience are preferred, with coaching background valued. This on-site role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and positive mentoring of middle school students.

Qualifications

• Past football playing experience; coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of football rules and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with planning and running team practices and game preparation.
• Support strength and conditioning activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Football Coach.

Skills

Coaching

Football knowledge

Communication

Education

Past football playing experience

Coaching experience preferred

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 the football 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 Head Football 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.

START DATE:

2026-2027