Lay Coach- Football

Clarke Central High School; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Clarke Central High School in Athens, GA is seeking a Lay Coach- Football to assist the head coach, model positive behavior, teach sport techniques, and supervise practices and games.

The role requires clear communication with parents and staff, adherence to district and state guidelines, and a commitment to developing student-athletes and promoting sportsmanship on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with student-athletes of varying abilities and learn district/state rules.
• Willingness to follow policies, schedules, and procedures for high school sports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with duties as assigned.
• Preside over team activities including practices and games.
• Teach sportsmanship, teamwork, and responsibility to student-athletes.
• Monitor conduct of players and other coaches during games.
• Communicate effectively with parents, athletic director, principal, and students.

Skills

Coaching coordination

Communication with parents

Following guidelines

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lay Coach- Football

Clarke County School District Clarke Central High School - Athens, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5864220

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ESSENTIAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES:

• Assist the head coach with the following duties as assigned:
• Serve as a positive role model to the players, parents, and community members.
• Teach Sport techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics.
• Condition athletes appropriately and within local and stated guidelines for activities requiring endurance, strength, and agility.
• Preside over team activities including all scheduled team practices and games.
• Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one’s team.
• Monitor players and other coaches' conduct during games.
• Manage equipment and playing facilities in a responsible manner
• Performs related duties as required
• Reports information to supervisor/Athletic Director
• Follow all local school, CCSD, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations as it pertains to working with children and students.
• Written and oral communication skills required to communicate with parents, athletic director, principal, and students effectively.
• Positively motivate student-athletes to learn sport strategies, maintain passing grades, and become a positive school role model.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work well with student-athletes of various ability levels, basic knowledge of sport, willingness to learn and follow District and state rules and guidelines regarding high school sports; prior coaching experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; be neat, orderly and honest; work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed; adhere to expected policies and procedures as stated herein.

Clearances

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Fair Labor Standards Act

Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 595 Prince Ave
• Athens, Georgia 30601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]