Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Gila Bend Unified School District; Arizona; On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Gila Bend Unified School District seeks an Assistant Football Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student-athletes’ skills, teamwork, and leadership while ensuring compliance with district and league rules. The position focuses on planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and maintaining high standards of sportsmanship.

The assistant will manage equipment, assist with fundraising, and use HUDL and MaxPreps to track performance and progress.

Qualifications

• Coaching knowledge and game strategy required.
• Certification in NFHS coaching and concussion courses.
• CPR and First Aid certification must be current.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting football practices and games.
• Teach fundamentals, techniques, safety procedures, and strategies.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and travel.
• Support head coach with discipline, organization, and communication.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic accountability.
• Assist with equipment, field setup, and inventory.
• Utilize HUDL, MaxPreps, and required systems.

Skills

Football fundamentals

Team leadership

Communication

Discipline

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion in Sports

CPR/First Aid

Tools

HUDL

MaxPreps

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Gila Bend Unified School District

• Location:
  High School 9- 12
  (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  07/01/2026

POSITION: Assistant Football Coach

Compensation: Stipend - $1,700.00 (Paid at Completion of Season)

Reports To: Head Varsity Football Coach and Athletic Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Football Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach in all aspects of the football program. The assistant coach will help develop student-athletes' football skills, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, leadership, and character while supporting program goals and maintaining compliance with district, league, AIA, and NFHS regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with planning and conducting football practices, conditioning sessions, and competitions
• Teach football fundamentals, techniques, safety procedures, and game strategies
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities
• Support the Head Coach in maintaining team discipline, organization, and communication
• Promote positive sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and academic accountability
• Assist with equipment management, field setup, uniforms, and inventory
• Support fundraising, team-building activities, and community involvement opportunities
• Utilize online athletic platforms such as HUDL, MaxPreps, and other required systems
• Ensure compliance with district, league, AIA, and NFHS rules and procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and/or Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate verifying completion of the NFHS online Fundamentals of Coaching course or approved equivalent (AIA Rule 17.1)
• Certificate verifying completion of the NFHS online Concussion in Sports What You Need to Know course
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of football fundamentals, conditioning, safety procedures, and game strategy
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and administration

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check and obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card through AZDPS
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel for competitions and team activities

Postings current as of 8/5/2026 5:58:59 PM CST.

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