Head Varsity Football Coach

Allegan Area ESA; Michigan; On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegan Public Schools in Allegan, MI is seeking a Head Varsity Football Coach to lead the district's football program, emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and student-athlete development.

You will develop a strength and conditioning program, mentor athletes, organize practices and events, ensure safety, and collaborate with other coaches while maintaining academic standards. Seasonal position for 2027-2028.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in coaching or participating in football activities.
• Strong background in athletic development or related fields.
• Experience working with students of various ages and skill levels.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and inspire athletes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting to achieve common goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a district wide football program serving Allegan.
• Create a strength and conditioning program to promote player development and injury prevention.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to athletes to enhance their skills and performance.
• Organize and oversee practices, competitions, and events.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes during training sessions and events.
• Collaborate with other coaches to create a cohesive coaching environment.
• Monitor athlete progress and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Monitor and maintain academic standards.
• Other duties as requested by the athletic director.

Skills

Coaching experience

Athletic development

Student engagement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

HEAD VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH

Development of the entire football program with emphasis on fundamentals and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involvement in developing a district wide football program that serves the community of Allegan.
• Develop a strength and conditioning program to promote player development and support injury prevention.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to athletes to enhance their skills and performance.
• Organize and oversee team practices, competitions, and events.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes during training sessions and events.
• Collaborate with other coaches to create a cohesive coaching environment.
• Monitor athlete progress and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Monitor and maintain academic standards.
• Other duties are requested by the athletic director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in coaching or participating in football activities.
• Strong background in athletic development or related fields.
• Experience working with students of various ages and skill levels.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and inspire athletes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting to achieve common goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for long periods of time and must manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials. There is stooping, bending, and reaching. The employee will often be in a number of different schools and facilities in the area.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Seasonal for the 2027-2028 school year.

SALARY

Based on years of experience

LOCATION

Allegan High School

REPORTS TO

Athletic Director

For questions about this position, please contact:

Ron Orr, Athletic Director

Allegan Public Schools

[e-mail]

Allegan Public Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, political belief, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected characteristic - in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, 550 Fifth St, Allegan, MI 49010 or by phone at [phone].