HEAD ATHLETIC COACH - TN MS Football (Fall 2026)

Thomas Nelson High School; Bardstown (KY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bardstown, Kentucky, is seeking a part-time Head Athletic Coach for TN MS Football. This role involves organizing practices, teaching skills, and promoting sportsmanship among students. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be CPR certified and meet KHSAA age requirements. Responsibilities also focus on aligning with school values and supporting student growth both on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Need to complete NFHS Coach ED Training.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Promote sports in schools and community.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach students fundamentals and strategies.

Skills

Fundamentals of various sports

Interpersonal skills using tact

Understanding health and safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Job description

HEAD ATHLETIC COACH - TN MS Football (Fall 2026)

Thomas Nelson High School - Bardstown, Kentucky

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5418183
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 27, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Job Title: HEAD ATHLETIC COACH
• Reports To: Student Leadership Director or Coordinator / Principal
• Salary Schedule / Grade: Student Leadership
• Contracted Days and/or Hours: Seasonal
• Exempt Status: Exempt
• Job Class Code: 5105 (CERT), 7347 (CLAS), OR 8345 (PARA)
• Position Classification: Extra Duty
• Date Approved: 4/15/2025
• Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law; CPR and First Aid Certification; NFHS Coach ED Training Required; Must be at least 21 years of age due to KHSAA requirements.
• Position Summary: To enable each student an opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively and safely participate in an extra‑curricular activity.
• District and School Priority Alignment: Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.
• Performance Responsibilities: Promote sports in the schools and community; Plan the assigned athletic program; Organize and supervise practices; Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game; Teach elements of good sportsmanship and self‑control that display professionalism; Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials; Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent; Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance; Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes; Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for health, safety and welfare of student athletes; Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups to include, but not limited to, players, parents, school personnel, officials, media representatives, etc.; Assist coaches on one or more sports; Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth; Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance; Maintain appropriate professional appearance; Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics; Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.
• Knowledge and Abilities: Fundamentals of various sports; Health and safety regulations; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; Understand and follow oral and written directions; Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Physical Demands: Wide range of physical movement; Communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing; Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations; Bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights; Requires indoor and outdoor activity.
• Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Joe Peake , SLD
• Thomas Nelson High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]