Coach-Assistant High School Football-Wellington Middle/High School

Poudre School District; Wellington (CO); On-site; < USD 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Poudre School District is seeking an assistant coach to support a high school athletic program by teaching fundamentals and advanced skills while following CHSAA and PSD guidelines.

You will assist the head coach during practices and games, supervise athletes, and communicate expectations to students and parents, with an emphasis on safety and sportsmanship throughout the season.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• Expertise in fundamentals, rules, and sport schemes.
• Criminal background check required.
• Valid Teaching License or CHSSA Coach Certification.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required before coaching assignment begins.
• Complete required trainings: Concussion, Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse and Reporting, Sexual Harassment.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with practice sessions to develop sport skills and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student athletes before, during, and after events; ensure safety.
• Attend and monitor practices and games.
• Communicate expectations to athletes and parents about schedules, academics, respect and sportsmanship.
• Follow CHSAA and PSD guidelines.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and inventory.
• Communicate discipline procedures and safety concerns to Head Coach and Athletic Director.
• Adhere to district facilities access and reservations procedures.
• Attend work on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sports fundamentals

Student safety

Communication with parents

Background check

CHSAA/PSD guidelines knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Teaching License or CHSSA Coach Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Criminal background check clearance

Job description

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on July 29, 2026.

Rate of Pay: Pay for this position is determined by the Athletic Coaching Stipend Schedule based on paid years of experience up to 5 years.

Salary stipend range for external coaches is between $290-$7,032 per season.

Salary stipend range for internal coaches is between $290-$8,143 per season. (Internal coach is defined as any employee with a schedule contract percentage or hourly assignment for the current school year. Internal assignments do not include substitute, seasonal, and varied hours assignments.)

Work calendar days: Athletic Season (8/3/2026-12/5/2026)

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: PERA Retirement

SUMMARY

Assist the Head Coach of a high school athletic team and support the development of the athletic program by teaching fundamentals and advanced skills of the sport while following Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) and Poudre School District guidelines.

JOB TASKS

• Assist the head coach with practice sessions to best develop sport skills and sportsmanship with student athletes in the sport.
• Help supervise student athletes prior to, during, and after all school sanctioned events; ensure student safety at all times and make sure student athletes are equipped for safety.
• Attend and monitor practices and games.
• Assist with communicating to athletes and parents student athlete expectations including practice schedules and games, as well as academic performance, respect, commitment, dedication, and sportsmanship.
• Follow all CHSAA and Poudre School District guidelines.
• Assist with inventory and security of equipment and supplies.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, locker-room supervision, and extra practices.
• Communicate discipline procedures and problems, safety concerns and all student injuries requiring emergency medical services to school Head Coach and Athletic Director.
• Demonstrate fairness and consistency in all decisions and judgments related to the sport participants.
• Adhere to district guidelines for building use and field access, including following procedures for reservations, access, and care of district facilities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous coaching experience in the sport strongly preferred
• Must have expertise in the fundamental skills, rules, and schemes pertaining to the sport
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Teaching License or Special Services License issued by Colorado Department of Education OR Valid CHSSA Coach Certification
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required before coaching assignment begins
• Complete required trainings upon hire: Concussion, Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse and Reporting, and Sexual Harassment
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail]