ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH

Platte Canyon School District; Bailey (CO); On-site; USD 8,891 - 10,649; Full time

Job summary

Platte Canyon School District is seeking an Assistant Football Coach for Platte Canyon Middle School. The role involves managing the middle school football program, teaching essential skills, and fostering athlete development.

The candidate should have coaching experience at the middle school or high school level, and must provide at least three references. This is an excellent opportunity to positively impact student-athletes and enhance their success.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience is desired and playing experience in high school and college is preferred.
• Evidence of continued pursuit of coaching education is required.
• Minimum of 3 references needed to support character.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entire middle school football program.
• Act as an active positive member of the faculty.
• Teach sound, safe fundamentals to enhance athletes' success.

Skills

Coaching experience at the middle school or high school level

Playing experience in high school and college

Evidence of continued pursuit of coaching education

Job description

Assistant Football Coach

Location: Platte Canyon Middle School

Schedule: August - October 2026

Salary: Salary will be based on the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule pending approval by the Platte Canyon Board of Education. The 2025-2026 Coaching Salary Schedule lists $875.50.

Qualifications:

• Coaching experience at the middle school or high school level desired.
• Playing experience in high school and college preferred.
• Evidence of continued pursuit of coaching education.
• Minimum of 3 references to support character, leadership qualities and validate experience.

Responsibilities:

• The middle school football coach is responsible for the entire middle school program.
• Coaches report to the school athletic director and the school principal.
• Act as an active positive member of the faculty.
• Teach sound, safe fundamentals in progression to enhance the athlete's opportunity to succeed.
• Establish and execute sound and proven offensive and defensive strategies.
• Monitor athletes' behavior on the court, classroom and community.
• Work with athletic director on budget and supply orders.
• Assist athletic director with court maintenance and preparation.
• Distribute, collect and inventory equipment and supplies.
• Establish and maintain sound communications with parents, boosters and community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Platte Canyon School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.