FLAG FOOTBALL, HEAD COACH, HIGH SCHOOL

EM - Warehouse and Distribution; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking athletic coaches to develop athletes' skills and prepare them for competition. The role emphasizes safety, knowledge of equipment, and sport-specific strategies.

Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment of student participants and promoting equitable access to high-quality education while upholding the district's values. CPR certification and CHSAA registration are required or preferred, with a focus on serving urban youth in Colorado.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching.
• CHSAA coaching registration completed.
• Experience coaching or working with urban youth preferred.
• Commitment to equity and dismantling systems of oppression in our community.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes to prepare them for competition.
• Knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
• Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
• Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.

Skills

Coaching experience

Safety awareness

Urban youth engagement

Education

High School Diploma

CHSAA coaching registration

Teacher Certification (preferred)

Job description

About this job:

Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as but not limited to: football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and golf.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary is paid hourly or in the form of a stipend for current salaried DPS employees.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes in order to prepare them for competition.
• Knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
• Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
• Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.

What You’ll Need:

• Have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Have a current CPR Certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching (online CPR not accepted).
• Teacher Certification is preferred.
• Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
• Have previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and or teaching experience (preferred but not required)
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun