Assistant HS Boys Football Coach

Central Dewitt Community; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central DeWitt Community is seeking an Assistant HS Boys Football Coach for Fall 2026 in DeWitt, IA. The role supports the Athletic Director and Head Coach in organizing and supervising the football program.

Candidates must hold Iowa Coaching Authorization or an Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement, have coaching experience, and serve as a positive role model for student athletes through their instructions and actions.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement required.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Some prior coaching experience in the assigned sport preferred.
• Must be a positive role model for student athletes in actions and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and conditioning for success.
• Teach and demonstrate behaviors that promote character development and self-discipline.
• Provide supervision and ensure safety before, during, and after practices and games.
• Coordinate with Athletic Director, Head Coach, administration, staff, and boosters.
• Maintain program integrity by following district policies and athletic regulations.

Skills

Coaching

Organization

Communication

Education

Iowa Coaching Authorization or Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement

Job description

Assistant HS Boys Football Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5455810

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 20, 2026 1:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Title: Assistant HS Boys Football Coach for the Fall of 2026 - 2 positions

Reports to: Athletic Director and Head Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.
• Has the ability to help organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Some previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport, preferred. (Major sports)
• Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes throughhis/her instructions and actions.

JOB GOAL To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical trainingnecessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the sametime, the assistant coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to sociallyacceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride ofaccomplishment in the student athletes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sport Duties

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Central DeWitt CommunitySchools' Board of Education.
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Must demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques.
• Must demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong program.
• Must demonstrate desire to constantly improve the program and overall sports program at Central DeWitt High School.
• Must demonstrate ability to motivate student-athletes to be the best they can be on the field and in the classroom.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate with all stakeholders including but not limited to administration, staff, students, and booster club.
• Must provide adequate supervision before, during and after practices/games.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requistion equipment.
• Permits athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the coach, athletic director, or principal

School Duties

• Must lead by example demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• Must promote other programs at Central DeWitt High School and encourage student athletes to participate in other activities.
• Good Attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with students to ensure each child reaches his//her full potential.

Physical Requirements of Position

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally life, move, or push items of 50 pounds; such as assisting children or moving/rearranging equipment.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

The Central DeWitt Community School District is an EEO/AAE Employer

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Kehly Kennedy Ivory
• 331 E 8th St.
• DeWitt, Iowa 52742
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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