Football Assistant Coach - North Lincoln Middle School

North Lincoln Middle (350); Denver (NC); On-site; USD 2,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

North Lincoln Middle School in Denver, North Carolina, seeks a Football Assistant Coach for the Fall 2027 season. The role supports leadership and program delivery, collaborates with the head coach and principal, and requires completing NFHS coaching courses, CPR, and HR screenings prior to approval to work with student athletes.

Applicants must be 21+, have a HS diploma or GED, and pass health and TB tests.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• CPR certification for paid coaches.
• HR onboarding policies, HR screening (drug test and background check) and a health physical and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing leadership and support in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned by the coach.
• Assists in administering the sport program.
• Maintains professional work habits and continually improves instruction for students.
• Communicates with parents and the educational community.
• Organizes coaching staff and develops rapport with participants, student body, faculty, parents, community, game officials and media.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR certification

HR onboarding & screening

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Football Assistant Coach - North Lincoln Middle School

Job Description

DATE POSTED: October 20, 2026

POSTING NUMBER:350902

Location: Denver, North Carolina

Lincoln County Schools North Lincoln Middle (350) - Denver, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

POSITION:Football Assistant Coach - North Lincoln Middle School

POSITION AVAILABLE: Available now for the Fall 2027 football season

REPORTS TO:Principal, Athletic Director

SALARY:Coaching Stipend - based on coaching experience with NCHSAA

Qualifications/Requirements:Must be at least 21 years old,HS Diploma or GED, coaching experience preferred.All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the required coaching courses NFHS.com website. CPR certification for paid coaches is required and may be completed through the school system if needed. You must complete your HR onboarding policies, your HR screening (drug test and background check) and have a current health physical and TB test. This is all requiredbefore being approved to work with student athletes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in providing leadership and support in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned by the coach
• Assists in providing leadership and support in administering the sport program
• Assists in fostering a climate conducive to learning as assigned by the coach
• Assists in establishing and implementing an improvement process for the sport as assigned by the coach
• Assists in establishing good public and employee relations for the sport as assigned by the Coach
• Maintains professional work habits
• Maintains and upgrades his/her professional skills in order to improve instruction for students
• Communicates with parents and the educational community (Professional and Interpersonal Relations)
• Implements fundamental sports skills and sports management systems (Coaching and Related Areas)
• Cooperates with school principal and head coach; develops rapport with coaching staff and with the school; helps to organize coaching staff; develops positive relationship with participants, student body, faculty, parents and community, game officials, news media, opponents and employees; employs appropriate conduct during games and practices; participates in activities that foster professional growth and development; commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language
• Other duties as assigned

COACHING COURSES REQUIRED:

All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the following courses through the National Fundamentals of High School (NFHS.com) before being approved to work with student athletes:

• Fundamentals of Coaching (8 +/- hour) High School Coaches
• Concussion Training (45 minute) - All Coaches
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest– All Coaches
• CPR Certificate Required

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kassandra Arndt , Principal
• North Lincoln Middle (350)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]