EJHS Football Assistant Coach FALL 2026-2027 School Year

East Jessamine High School; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

East Jessamine High School in Nicholasville, Kentucky is seeking an Football Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports the head coach by planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and promoting sportsmanship within the program.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED plus college credit hours, plus CPR/First Aid/AED and coaching certifications. The position is Extra-Duty in the Athletics & Activities > Coaching category.

Qualifications

• Must have foundational knowledge of multiple sports.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations and safe practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact and courtesy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundamentals of sports

Health and safety regulations

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED plus 64 college hours

Job description

EJHS Football Assistant Coach FALL 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District East Jessamine High School - Nicholasville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

EJHS Football Assistant Coach FALL 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District East Jessamine High School - Nicholasville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jessamine County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5588941
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

ASSISTANT COACH

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and 64 semester hours college credit.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Proof of Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification
2. NFHS Coaching Principles Certification
3. KRS 160.445– Heat Related Emergency Training
4. Official transcripts and diplomas
5. Coaches Code of Ethics Form
6. Current W4 Form
7. Current Medical Exam with TB test
8. Criminal records check
9. Copy of driver’s license and Social Security Card, verifying minimum age of 21 years old.
10. Concussion training
11. Application
12. Physical Restraint & Seclusion Training
13. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training
14. KMA/KHSAA Sports Safety Course
15. KHSAA Sport Specific Rules Clinic

Position Type: Extra-Duty
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Trenton Fields , Head Coach
• East Jessamine High School
• Email: [e-mail]

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