Middle School Football Coach — Leadership & Skills Mentor

Bethlehem Area School District; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Broughal Middle School, part of the Bethlehem Area School District, seeks an Assistant Coach for the middle school football program to lead student-athletes in developing skills, teamwork, and a love for the game in a safe, positive environment.

The successful candidate will conduct practices, teach game-specific skills, manage game-day operations, and promote academics and sportsmanship while communicating with families and staff. A coaching education and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching or playing experience in the applicable sport preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to positively mentor and motivate students of varying ability levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct team practices, conditioning sessions, and game preparation.
• Teach sport-specific skills, rules, and strategies appropriate to the level of competition.
• Manage game-day operations, including strategy, substitutions, and team leadership.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes at all times.
• Promote academic achievement, positive behavior, and sportsmanship among team members.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, school staff, and administration.
• Maintain athletic equipment and facilities and ensure compliance with all school and district policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Job description

Broughal Middle School, part of the Bethlehem Area School District, seeks an Assistant Coach for the middle school football program to lead student-athletes in developing skills, teamwork, and a love for the game in a safe, positive environment.

The successful candidate will conduct practices, teach game-specific skills, manage game-day operations, and promote academics and sportsmanship while communicating with families and staff. A coaching education and drug screening are required.