Athletic Coach (Certified CCPS Employee) MS Head Flag Football Coach

FOREST PARK MIDDLE; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

FOREST PARK MIDDLE in Morrow, GA seeks an Athletic Coach (Certified CCPS Employee) for the MS flag football program on a part-time basis. The role supports the Head Coach in delivering coaching, equipment management, and try-out coordination to K-12 student athletes.

Primary responsibilities include instruction of fundamentals, schedule coordination, and promoting safe, active lifestyles while working with the athletic director and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be certified (teacher or paraprofessional) in a teaching or admin role.
• If paraprofessional, evidence of GHSA coaching courses and First Aid is required, plus GHSA Head Coaching Class.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and coaches K-12 students on fundamentals of sports.
• Oversees or assists Head Coach with registration and equipment management.
• Coordinates try-outs and practice schedules; supervises athletes.
• Promotes safe participation and healthy lifestyle choices.

Education

GHSA Principles for Coaching and NCSS PREPARE/First Aid

Tools

GHSA Head Coaching Class

Job description

Athletic Coach (Certified CCPS Employee) MS Head Flag Football Coach

Clayton County Public Schools FOREST PARK MIDDLE - Morrow, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948234
Application Deadline: Jan 02, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Has oversight or assists the Head Coach in the effective delivery of sports/activity coaching to K-12 secondary school age children. Provides sports activity supervision, training and coaching to student athletes or as assigned by the Head Coach. Develops individuals according to their abilities and encourages them to sustain activity levels. Delivers core movement and sport specific skills training. Assistant Coach position reports to Head Coach. Head Coach position reports to the School Site Athletic Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructs and coaches K-12 students on the fundamentals of sports. Works with the coaching staff with setting rules, policies and regulations for the team.

Has oversight or assists Head Coach in proper registration of athletes. Has oversight or assists Head Coach in making systematic issuance of equipment. Has oversight or assists Head Coach with coordinating and monitoring try-outs.

Has oversight or assists Head Coach with coordinating and supervising practice schedule. Has oversight or assists in the supervisory control over athletes and teams assigned.

Guides and encourages secondary school age student athletes to make appropriate decisions about further participation in sport(s) at a level appropriate to their ability.

Works closely with other staff to coordinate completion and opportunities. Initiates where appropriate.

Works with other partners to help monitor the impact of delivery and healthy lifestyles.

All other duties as assigned and required in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify as an athletic coach, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1.Certified employee serving in a teaching or administrative position.

OR 2. A certified paraprofessional, and show evidence of completion of the required lay coach courses (GHSA Principles for Coaching and NCSS PREPARE/First Aid), complete the GHSA Head Coaching Class, and follow all policies/procedures outlined for head coaches.

Experience in coaching or playing the sport preferred. Experience with inventory of equipment and scheduling preferred.

Ability to manage projects and duties with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively manage time and priorities. Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Analytical; emphasize safety precautions; be aware of best training procedures and injury preventative actions.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal and external personnel and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with intra-organizational teams.

Responsible for multiple functions of supervision (athletes, equipments and staff as needed) with a high-level accountability for effective operation and results.

Requires frequent travel for off-site competition/training locations.

Variable work environment – Office Setting, School grounds, Stadiums.Work requires physical effort 70% of the time or more outdoors. Moderate lifting, based on sport

2024-2025 Compensation Handbook

Position Type: PART TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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