Assistant Varsity HS Football Coach - WR/DB Coach

Phoenixville Area School District (official); Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Assistant Varsity Football Coach to guide and inspire high school athletes. This seasonal position involves working closely with the Head Coach to develop players' skills, foster teamwork, and create a positive environment both on and off the field. Ideal candidates will have a background in coaching or playing, be motivated to mentor students, and demonstrate strong leadership qualities. If you are ready to make a significant impact on young athletes' lives and help them achieve their goals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching or playing WR/DB is essential.
• Must pass background checks and have coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in training and mentoring student-athletes.
• Ensure safety and well-being of student-athletes during practices and games.
• Foster teamwork and sportsmanship among team members.

Skills

Coaching experience in WR/DB

Knowledge of HUDL system

Ability to motivate and inspire others

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

High School/College playing experience

Education

High School diploma

College degree in related field

Job description

Assistant Varsity HS Football Coach - WR/DB Coach JobID: 923

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  2/24/2025
• Location:
  Phoenixville Area High School

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Football Coach with the Program.
• Assist with developing, monitoring, supervising, and training beginners and advanced student-athletes to compete in Football.
• Motivate and mentor student-athletes both on and off of the Field.
• Commit to building relationships with and have a willingness to coach and mentor student-athletes academically and athletically.
• Instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Instruct/guide student-athletes to lead to the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence and good sportsmanship.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
• Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development.
• Cooperate in a timely manner with the School Athletic Office and the District Athletic Department, in regard to requests for pertinent information that might be periodically required.
• Meet all requirements set forth by the District Board of Education, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Model the behavior expected of our student-athletes including timeliness to practices, being positive and enthusiastic, being respectful, and practicing constructive criticism while upholding the disciplines of the program.
• Set a positive example and maintain a suitable sideline conduct, including the use of appropriate language, at all times.
• Be dressed appropriately at all practices and games.
• Provide all applicable in-season training rules as well as any that may apply to out-of-season conduct to team members in writing prior to the start of the season. Follow appropriate due process procedures when violations occur.
• Follow the District Athletic Department Policy as outlined in the Coaches Handbook and meet all criteria as outlined in the job description.
• Recognize the need to be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues, and PIAA.
• Assist with scheduling and completing a full season of contests including State-tournament games.
• Assist with pre-season practices on the first day permitted for the sport per PIAA rules and regulations.
• Participate in clinics and other available programs to improve coaching performance.
• Participate in School events (i.e. Awards Night, Athletic Boosters Meetings, etc).
• Show physical vitality and enthusiasm for the sport and use good judgment in decision-making.
• Accept and profit from constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance.
• Be competent in techniques of the sport with players responding positively to directions given.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt properly to changing game situations.
• Be well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport as well as look at ways to constantly improve knowledge and coaching techniques.
• Be innovative in using new coaching techniques and ideas in addition to already proven methods of coaching.
• Ensure that the team is well prepared for opponents.
• Provide motivation for the team to meet/exceed their goals and stress the value of acceptable behavior by each student-athlete.
• Assist with the maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills/Essential Functions:

• Background in coaching/playing WR/DB (Willing to contribute to JV games as well)
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, HUDL system
• Ability to attend offseason meetings and workouts (Nights, some Saturdays included)
• High School/College playing experience
• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Training/Certifications:

• Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college. Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Provide a satisfactory result on a State Police Records Check, Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Seasonal
SALARY: Coaching stipend per CBA
Reports To: Athletic Director and the Varsity Head Football Coach