Lay Coach

Leesburg High School; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leesburg High School in Leesburg, Florida is seeking a Lay Coach to support athletic programs across school sports. The role involves assisting with practices, game-day duties, and helping to ensure safe and organized athletic activities within Lake County Schools.

The position requires eligibility for Athletic Coaching certification through the FLDOE, US work authorization, and a willingness to complete required fees and background checks. Immediate starting date.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Job description

Lay Coach

Lake County School District (FL) Leesburg High School - Leesburg, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5937659
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2030 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Synopsis

Leesburg High School

If you have additional questions about the position, please reach out to the hiring manager and/or athletic director at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting.

Supplements for cleared and hired lay coaches are paid as a one-time payment upon completion of activity and satisfactory inventory, after a sport/season has concluded.

In order to become a new Lay Coach for Lake County Schools, an applicant will have to apply and be eligible for Athletic Coaching certification through the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE).

In addition to certification fees, there are costs associated with becoming a Lay Coach which will have to be paid by the applicant prior to being approved for hire (subject to change):

• $75.00 - FLDOE Certification Fees
• $82.00 - Fingerprinting
• $20.00 - Drug Test Fee
• $Varies - CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
• Total Cost: $177+

If you are submitted for hire as a Lay Coach, you will be contacted by a Human Resources representative to review new hire paperwork, certification and fingerprinting/drug testing requirements.

Notes: (1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2)In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Veterans' Preference Information

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application beforesubmitting, in order for the district to consider your request.

The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position Type: Variable
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Reshonda Scott , Principal
• Leesburg High School
• Phone: [phone], Ext. 7010
• Email: [e-mail]