High School Football Assistant Coach - Strategy & Mentorship

East Jessamine High School; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

East Jessamine High School in Nicholasville, Kentucky is seeking an Football Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports the head coach by planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and promoting sportsmanship within the program.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED plus college credit hours, plus CPR/First Aid/AED and coaching certifications. The position is Extra-Duty in the Athletics & Activities > Coaching category.

Qualifications

• Must have foundational knowledge of multiple sports.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations and safe practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact and courtesy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundamentals of sports

Health and safety regulations

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED plus 64 college hours

Job description

East Jessamine High School in Nicholasville, Kentucky is seeking an Football Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports the head coach by planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and promoting sportsmanship within the program.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED plus college credit hours, plus CPR/First Aid/AED and coaching certifications. The position is Extra-Duty in the Athletics & Activities > Coaching category.