Assistant Football Coach – Lead Team & Development

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

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.