JV Football Coach - Lead, Develop & Mentor Athletes

Duval County Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated athletic coach to administer all aspects of a sports program in alignment with DCPS policy and state/federal guidelines.

The role emphasizes enforcing conditioning rules, attending mandatory clinics, ensuring health forms are complete, and coordinating practices, games, and staff responsibilities while prioritizing student-athlete safety and academic progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• Completion of athletic coaching courses including First Aid/CPR, NFHS, AED training, and Florida DOE Athletic Coaching certificate.

Responsibilities

• Announce and enforce conditioning and training rules for player health and safety.
• Attend FHSAA rules clinics and Gateway Conference meetings.
• Verify equipment and participation forms (EL2, EL3, insurance, etc.) are on file.
• Plan and supervise fundraising activities for the sport.
• Ensure supervision of team at all times including locker rooms and pick-up.
• Monitor Title IX compliance and academic progress weekly.
• Organize practices and games with clear duties for coaching staff.
• Report injuries to athletic trainer and secure medical clearance before return to play.

Skills

Rule enforcement

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Organization

Staff meetings

Motivation

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Duval County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated athletic coach to administer all aspects of a sports program in alignment with DCPS policy and state/federal guidelines.

The role emphasizes enforcing conditioning rules, attending mandatory clinics, ensuring health forms are complete, and coordinating practices, games, and staff responsibilities while prioritizing student-athlete safety and academic progress.