Athletics Foundation Phase Lead (Flag Football)

South Bend Community School Corp; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 6,100 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp Athletics in South Bend, Indiana, seeks an Athletics Foundation Phase Lead (Flag Football) for a part-time internship-style role. The position focuses on leading a high-quality Foundation Phase program, coaching oversight, and student-athlete development in alignment with SBCSC Athletics Philosophy.

The role involves coordinating schedules, supporting part-time coaches, and ensuring safety and program integrity across sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and evaluate age-appropriate coaching sessions and competitions; oversee a designated age group; develop ILPs for players.
• Coordinate training schedules, games, tournaments, and program events for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with support staff to support holistic athlete development when needed.
• Promote and maintain a safe, positive, and high-performing environment for all student-athletes.

Job description

Athletics Foundation Phase Lead (Flag Football)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937295

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To:Youth Sports and Community Engagement Coordinator

Supervises: None

General Responsibility:Work to lead and deliver a high-quality Foundation Phase program that maximizes the development of youth student-athletes. This role oversees coaching delivery, player development, staff support, and program operations in alignment with the SBCSC Athletics Philosophy. The position ensures each athletic program has the best opportunity to grow and progress within the K–12 athletic pathway while maintaining high standards of safety, student development, and program integrity.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and evaluate age-appropriate coaching sessions and competitions; oversee a designated age group; develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for players; and provide ongoing feedback to players and parents to support athletic and personal development in alignment with the Athletic Performance Plan.
• Support part-time coaches to ensure consistent coaching standards and expectations.
• Coordinate training schedules, games, tournaments, and program events for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with support staff (sports science, medical, analysis, psychology) to support holistic athlete development when needed.
• Assist with recruitment, evaluation, and player retention decisions in alignment with program policies.
• Complete and maintain required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Promote and maintain a safe, positive, and high-performing environment for all student-athletes.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and district policies at all times.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen coaching knowledge and skills.
• Develop and oversee summer and off-season programming, while monitoring participation and program implementation across all sites to support student-athlete preparation and engagement.
• Support the planning of recognition events and celebrations to acknowledge student-athlete achievements.
• Support the execution of the South Bend Schools Athletic strategic plan.
• Ensure the safety, organization, and cleanliness of athletic facilities and school property.

Position Logistics/Benefits

Pay/Salary: Stipend Pay is up to $600 for Program Intern.

Daily Time Obligation: Part-Time 30 hours per week maximum

Duration of Internship: Six (8) Weeks

Travel to individual high schools and other locations is required.

Some work from home could be required.

Start Date- TBD

Needs: Your own laptop computer

All other equipment supplied.

Professional Development and other training resources will be available.

The South Bend Community School Corporation is an equal employment opportunity organization.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $600 to $600 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching