Asst. Football Coach

Gary Community School Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Indiana is seeking an Assistant Football Coach to aid the Head Coach in fulfilling the needs of student-athletes. This role includes managing practices, developing players, and promoting positive public relations. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate coaching experience, as well as knowledge of football fundamentals. A commitment to student growth and academic success is essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of football fundamentals and programs.
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of practices and games.
• Supervise preseason and conditioning programs.
• Promote positive public relations.

Skills

Knowledge of football fundamentals and programs

Use of technology and media assistance

Coaching experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 4/9/2026

Purpose Statement

To assist the Head Football Coach to meet the needs of the students in the GCSC.

Essential Functions

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Patience Passion
• Leadership Perseverance
• Communication
• Positivity Service Learning Projects

The Asst. Football Coach is responsible for all aspects related to and practicing with conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising preseason and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student‑athletes and to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Students

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Skill in

• Demonstrate knowledge of football fundamentals and programs
• Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the football program
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements

Ability to

• Assist the Head Coach
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the Football Program

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma is required. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.

Certification/Licenses

To be determined

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The FUSE studio is a non‑traditional classroom, designed around flexible student learning spaces.