High School Football Assistant Coach – Leadership & Development

Sussex County Public Schools; Stony Creek (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex County Public Schools in Virginia seeks an Assistant High School Football Coach to support the varsity program. You will plan practices, mentor student-athletes, and ensure safe play while upholding district policies and regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship, with responsibilities for scheduling, supervising staff, and promoting academic success alongside athletic development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous football coaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred.
• Knowledge of football fundamentals, rules, and coaching techniques.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all phases of the middle school football program.
• Develop and implement practice plans that emphasize skill development, teamwork, conditioning, and player safety.
• Establish team expectations, standards of conduct, and a culture of respect, integrity, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise assistant coaches and provide direction regarding coaching responsibilities and program expectations.
• Teach fundamental football skills and appropriate techniques.
• Promote academic achievement and monitor student eligibility.
• Foster positive character traits including responsibility, leadership, perseverance, and respect.
• Ensure equal opportunities for student participation and development consistent with team objectives.
• Maintain a safe practice and competition environment.
• Teach and enforce proper equipment usage and safe playing techniques.
• Follow concussion, heat illness, emergency action, and injury reporting protocols.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, state athletic association rules, and applicable laws.
• Report injuries, incidents, and concerns promptly to school administration.
• Maintain accurate team rosters, equipment inventories, and required documentation.
• Communicate practice schedules, game schedules, transportation information, and program expectations to athletes and parents.
• Attend required coaches' meetings and professional development.
• Assist with equipment distribution, collection, maintenance, and inventory.
• Submit required reports and end-of-season summaries.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, officials, and community members.
• Represent the school with professionalism at athletic events.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sussex County Public Schools in Virginia seeks an Assistant High School Football Coach to support the varsity program. You will plan practices, mentor student-athletes, and ensure safe play while upholding district policies and regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship, with responsibilities for scheduling, supervising staff, and promoting academic success alongside athletic development.