Junior High Head Football Coach (7th Grade) - 2026-2027 School Year

Carthage Junior High School; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Carthage Junior High School in Carthage, Missouri, seeks a Junior High Head Football Coach (7th Grade) for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to Athletic Director/Principal and requires leadership to develop a robust football program for students, school, and community.

The coach will ensure paperwork is filed promptly, monitor academics and safety, supervise students, plan practices, and collaborate with the athletic director on staff and equipment.

Qualifications

• Missouri State Teaching Certificate (Head Coach).
• Substitute Certificate (Assistant Coach).

Responsibilities

• Develop a program for the students, school and community.
• Ensure paperwork is on file and submitted timely.
• Monitor academics, regulations, and guidelines.
• Supervise all students under your control.
• Follow all school and MSHSAA guidelines regarding athletic safety.
• Work with the athletic director in the appointment and evaluation of assistants.
• Conform to athletic department policy in ordering equipment and supplies and turning in an end of the year inventory list.
• Plan and supervise all practice sessions.
• Conform to activities policies in handling injuries; report all serious injuries immediately to the parents and athletic director.
• Stay up to date in current coaching philosophies and trends.
• Maintain open lines of communication with administration, staff members, coaches, players and parents, emphasizing the proper chain of command.

Education

Missouri State Teaching Certificate (Head Coach)

Substitute Certificate (Assistant Coach)

Job description

Junior High Head Football Coach (7th Grade) - 2026-2027 School Year

Carthage School District R9 Carthage Junior High School - Carthage, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5977725
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Coach/Sponsor

Responsible to: AthleticDirector/Principal

Qualifications:

• Missouri State Teaching Certificate (Head Coach)
• Substitute Certificate (Assistant Coach)

Primary Functions:

• To develop a program for the students, school and community.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure all paperwork is on file and submitted in a timely manner to the appropriate office.
• Monitor academics, regulations, and guidelines.
• Supervise all students under your control.
• Follow all school and MSHSAA guidelines regarding athletic safety.
• Work with the athletic director in the appointment and evaluation of assistants.
• Conform to athletic department policy in ordering equipment and supplies and turning in an end of the year inventory list.
• Plan and supervise all practice sessions.
• Conform to activities policies in handling injuries; report all serious injuries immediately to the parents and athletic director.
• Stay up to date in current coaching philosophies and trends.
• Maintain open lines of communication with administration, staff members, coaches, players and parents, emphasizing the proper chain of command.

Report all results to the area newspapers, radio and television stations.

Position Type: Coaching/Stipend
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required