Football Head Coach - North Lincoln Middle School

North Lincoln Middle (350); Denver (NC); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

North Lincoln Middle School in Denver, North Carolina seeks a Football Head Coach for the Fall 2027 season. This is a part-time coaching position with a stipend based on experience with the NCHSAA.

Applicants must be 21+, have a HS diploma or GED, complete NFHS courses and CPR if paid, and pass HR screenings and health tests. The coach will lead program development, administer the sport, communicate with parents, and collaborate with the Principal and Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• HS Diploma or GED
• Coaching experience preferred
• NFHS coaching courses required before approval to work with student athletes
• CPR certification required for paid coaches
• HR onboarding policies, HR screening (drug test and background) and health TB test completed before approval

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned
• Provides leadership in administering the sport program
• Fosters a climate conducive to learning
• Establishes and implements an improvement process for the sport
• Maintains professional work habits and improves instruction for students
• Communicates with parents and the educational community
• Implements sports skills and management systems
• Cooperates with Principal and Athletic Director; organizes coaching staff; builds relationships with participants, staff and community
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain CDL bus driver's license for the Activity bus
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Public relations

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Football Head Coach - North Lincoln Middle School

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

Job Description

DATE POSTED: October 20, 2026

POSITION: Football Head Coach - North Lincoln Middle School

POSITION #: 350900

POSITION AVAILABLE: Available now for 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 requiredbeforebeing approved to work with student athletes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership and support in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned
• Provides leadership and support in administering the sport program
• Works to foster a climate conducive to learning as assigned
• Works to establish and implement an improvement process for the sport as assigned
• Works to establish good public and employee relations for the sport as assigned
• 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 school athletic director; 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
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain CDL bus driver's license for driving the Activity bus.
• 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
• Coaching Mental Health and Wellness for Students - All Head Coaches
• CPR Certificate Required

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]

Job Details

Job ID: 5965811

Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined