Head Football Coach & Teacher — Boarding School Leader

Thrive Academy; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Academy in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a dedicated Teacher/Head Football Coach for a full-time role. You will teach physical education and potentially core subjects, lead the football program, manage coaching staff, plan practices, and ensure student-athlete success academically and athletically.

The position offers a base salary range of $55,117 to $80,000 on the teacher pay scale (athletic stipends are extra).

Qualifications

• Has a bachelor’s degree and is working toward subject-area teaching certification.
• Teaching certification preferred.
• Has at least two years of successful classroom experience with a Title I school.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the school’s football program in coordination with the Athletic Director.
• Lead balancing athletic development, team culture and academic oversight.
• Recruit, supervise and evaluate coaching staff and other athletic personnel.
• Ensure care of athletic facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate with AD on football-based contracts and with the purchasing department.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure well-being of student athletes.
• Represent the athletic department and the school in a positive and professional manner.
• Coordinate with the AD to complete and submit required reports to school administration and the LHSAA.
• Coordinate with the AD to manage the football program budget in conjunction with the CFO and Foundation.
• Oversee scheduling of football games, practices, and events.
• Teach physical education and/or other needed electives and adhere to Thrive teaching principles.
• Craft classroom vision and long-term instruction plans.
• Plan and execute curriculum and learning objectives aligned to state standards.
• Provide differentiated instruction and small group instruction.
• Record grades and attendance and complete report cards.
• Monitor academic progress and character growth of players.

Skills

Data-informed decisions

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Instruction planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching certification

Job description

Thrive Academy in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a dedicated Teacher/Head Football Coach for a full-time role. You will teach physical education and potentially core subjects, lead the football program, manage coaching staff, plan practices, and ensure student-athlete success academically and athletically.

The position offers a base salary range of $55,117 to $80,000 on the teacher pay scale (athletic stipends are extra).