Asst. Football Coach/JV Coach

Servingschools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Football Coach to support both Varsity and JV programs for the upcoming Fall 2025 season. This role is ideal for individuals already engaged in education, such as teachers or educational technicians, who possess a passion for coaching and motivating high school students. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to high professional standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a competitive football program that recently achieved regional finalist status. If you are ready to inspire young athletes and foster teamwork, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching or teaching experience is preferred.
• Must have high school or college football playing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Varsity and JV football programs for Fall 2025.
• Work within a cooperative athletic team and coaching staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Motivating Students

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Job description

Deering H.S. is currently looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and knowledgeable candidate to serve as an Assistant Football Coach/JV Coach on staff to assist with the Varsity and JV programs for the Fall 2025 Football season, and in the off-season. Candidates must be flexible to work within a cooperative athletic team and coaching staff environment. Previous coaching (H.S., camps or college) and/or H.S. teaching experience is preferred. H.S. or college football playing experience is required. Ideal position for those already working in education as teachers, ed techs, et al. Interested candidates MUST HAVE strong communication skills (online and in-person), high professional and sportsmanship standards, and ideally, experience teaching, leading, and motivating high school students. Deering competes in Class B South in Maine HS Football and was a regional finalist in 2024, finishing 8-3. Home games are played at Memorial Stadium in Portland.

If you feel you are the right person for this DHS Asst. Football Coach position, please complete the PPS Coaching Application (pdf, not online) at https://bit.ly/2N8J214 or https://www.portlandschools.org/department/human-resources/employment/applications and send ASAP, with current resume and references, to: DHS Co-Curricular Director/A.D., Michael Daly at Deering H.S. Athletics at [e-mail]. Serious inquiries only. Please contact A.D. Daly at the DHS Main Office/Athletics with application questions or to follow up at 207-874-8260. For coaching staff or football specific questions please contact Head Coach Brendan Scully at: [e-mail].

NOTE - Applicants must hold or acquire a current State of Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and fingerprinting via the DOE prior to employment by PPS, and current CPR/FA/AED and coaching certifications via the NFHS. PPS is an EOE.