Freshman Football Coach - Stipend Position

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Bloomfield High School is seeking a motivated Freshman Football Coach to join the athletics staff. You will develop student-athletes in fundamentals, teamwork, discipline, and academic responsibility under the guidance of the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director.

Responsibilities include coaching the freshman team, assisting with practices, game prep, scouting, and film review, while promoting safety, sportsmanship, and respect.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to student-athlete academic success and character development.
• Ability to work with freshman-level student-athletes.
• Must complete required background checks, certifications, and coaching requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop the freshman football team per program philosophy.
• Teach fundamentals, terminology, and game strategies.
• Create a positive environment for student-athletes.
• Assist with practices, game prep, scouting, and film review.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and respect.
• Monitor academic and behavioral expectations.
• Communicate with players, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Follow district athletic policies and emphasize player safety.
• Support varsity/JV activities as needed.
• Attend coaching meetings, practices, games, and related functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Academic development

Education

Coaching certification (Connecticut)

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 9/10/2026

Location: Bloomfield High School

Freshman Football Coach Bloomfield High School

Position: Freshman Football Coach

School: Bloomfield High School

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Head Football Coach / Athletic Director

Position Type: Coaching Position

Position Summary

Bloomfield High School is seeking a motivated and student-centered Freshman Football Coach to join the football coaching staff. The coach will work closely with the Head Coach and other members of the football program to develop student-athletes in the fundamentals of football, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and academic responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coach and develop the freshman football team in accordance with the philosophy and expectations of the Bloomfield High School football program.
• Teach proper football fundamentals, techniques, terminology, and game strategies.
• Create a positive, competitive, and supportive environment for student-athletes.
• Assist with practices, game preparation, scouting, film review, and game-day responsibilities.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline, sportsmanship, and respect.
• Monitor and reinforce academic and behavioral expectations.
• Communicate effectively with players, parents/guardians, coaches, teachers, and school administration.
• Follow all school, district, conference, and state athletic policies.
• Maintain a strong emphasis on player safety, injury prevention, and appropriate conditioning.
• Support the overall football program and assist with varsity and junior varsity activities when requested.
• Attend required coaching meetings, professional-development activities, practices, games, and other team functions.

Qualifications

• Must be Connecticut Coaching Certified to be considered.
• Previous football playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of football fundamentals and player development.
• Ability to work effectively with freshman-level student-athletes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete academic success and character development.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, certifications, and athletic-coaching requirements.

Compensation

Compensation will be provided in accordance with the applicable Bloomfield Public Schools athletic/coaching salary schedule and district policies.

Bloomfield High School is committed to providing student-athletes with a safe, inclusive, and positive environment in which they can develop athletically, academically, and personally.