Coach - Assistant

Jefferson City High School; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson City School District's Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, MO, is seeking a 26-27 Assistant Football Coach. The role reports to the Head Coach and Activities Director and offers a stipend with a Aug 16, 2026 start date. The coach will work to foster academic excellence and athletic skill while upholding discipline and sportsmanship.

The position requires a Missouri teaching certificate and prior coaching experience. Equal opportunity employer; background clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teacher certificate.
• Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may deem appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Coach participants to develop skills for the sport involved.
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior with students.
• Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assist with organization and supervision of the sports program.

Skills

Coaching experience

Teacher certification

District employment

Alternative qualifications

Education

Missouri teaching certificate

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5492567
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 16, 2026

Job Description

Position: 26-27 Assistant Football Coach

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Head Coach and Activities Director

Salary: Stipend

Purpose Statement

The assistant coach will work with the head coach and activities director to ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Further, in conjunction with the head coach, the assistant coach will help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Essential Functions

JOB GOAL: To teach and coach our students at the highest level that can be attained which would support the academic beliefs and practices of the Jefferson City School District.

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the head coach to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and to establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assists the head coach with the organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary as may be assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teacher certificate.
• Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport, preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may deem appropriate.

Miscellaneous Requirements

Clearances

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Must be able to demonstrate performance in physical situations including weather or surface related areas as well as working on game plans or other related tasks that would be done by the head coach.

Contact Information:
Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities

Position Type: Coach
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required