Football - Varsity Head Coach - 2026

Greenfield Central Schools; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield-Central High School in Greenfield, IN seeks a Varsity Head Coach for Football to lead and elevate the program. The coach will develop season plans, coordinate practices, and work with the Athletic Department on schedules while upholding NFHS and IHSAA standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication with student-athletes and parents, and a commitment to academic progress. This position is based at Greenfield-Central High School and involves year-round program oversight.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience at the high school level is preferred.
• Ability to work with student-athletes, parents, coaches, administration and community.
• Valid Indiana teaching license is preferred.
• Driver's license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise, and actively administer the high school football program.
• Plan and coordinate practices during the season, out of season, and summer.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Department on game and practice schedules.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by administration.
• Maintain knowledge of football rules and safety regulations.
• Oversee equipment and facilities maintenance and security.
• Evaluate all aspects of the football program annually.
• Foster discipline, morale, and teamwork; monitor student-athletes' grades and conduct.
• Promote the sport within and outside the school, including feeder programs and media.

Skills

High school coaching

Team leadership

Communication with students/parents

Knowledge of NFHS/IHSAA rules

Education

Indiana teaching license

Job description

• Position Type:High School Athletics/ Coaching
• Date Posted:10/27/2026
• Location:Greenfield-Central High School

JOB TITLE: Football - Varsity Head Coach

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop, supervise, and actively administrate the Greenfield-Central football program.
• Provide instruction, plan, and coordinate practices during the season, during the school year out of season (to include the limited contact periods) and during the summer.
• Work with the Athletic Department in developing the game and practice schedule.
• Perform all administrative duties as assigned by the GCHS administration.
• Maintain knowledge of the sport, coaching techniques and follow IHSAA and NFHS rules governing high school football.
• Assist in overseeing the security, maintenance and improvement of the football equipment and facilities.
• Assist in the yearly evaluations of all aspects of the football program.
• Maintain discipline, adjust grievances and work to increase morale and cooperation.
• Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
• Instills in each student-athlete a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, feeder programs, or in any other feasible manner.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding school district athletic programs, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful coaching experience at the high school level, preferred.
• Successfully led and worked with the student-athletes, parents, fellow coaches, administration and community.
• Valid Indiana teaching license, preferred
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.

The Greenfield-Central Community School Board of Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law.