HS Football Head Coach - Lead, Develop Teams & Character

Gettysburg Area School District; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Gettysburg Area High School in Gettysburg, PA, seeks a Football Head Coach for the spring season. This role focuses on leadership, athlete development, and fostering a positive, competitive environment for student-athletes.

Responsibilities include overseeing all program activities, coordinating with the athletic director and assist coaches, communicating policies to families, managing equipment, and ensuring student eligibility and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience playing or coaching tennis at high school or collegiate level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tennis rules, strategies, and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to motivate student-athletes to perform at their best.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Availability to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends during the spring season.
• Commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assume total responsibility for all programs in individual sports.
• Reports all new developments and concerns to the athletic director.
• Assigns assistant coaches to required duties and meets with assistants prior to the start of the season.
• Keeps parents and athletes informed of regulations, policies, and academic requirements in writing.
• Establishes practice periods and seasonal schedules; informs involved parties.
• Maintains equipment, inventory, and ensures safe and proper use; collects uniforms at season end.
• Submits budget requests and assists in coaching evaluations and personnel decisions.

Skills

Tennis knowledge

Communication skills

Motivation and leadership

Organizational skills

After-school availability

Team building

Coaching tennis experience

Job description

Gettysburg Area High School in Gettysburg, PA, seeks a Football Head Coach for the spring season. This role focuses on leadership, athlete development, and fostering a positive, competitive environment for student-athletes.

Responsibilities include overseeing all program activities, coordinating with the athletic director and assist coaches, communicating policies to families, managing equipment, and ensuring student eligibility and safety.