Offense Coordinator & Lead Football Program Coach

Sumter School District; New Furman Heights (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a seasoned athletics coach to lead and support middle school programs. This role emphasizes coaching leadership, health and safety oversight, and alignment with district athletic policies.

The candidate will collaborate with the Athletic Director, foster strong school-community relationships, and ensure compliance with league rules while promoting participant welfare and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years coaching experience.
• Must possess or demonstrate the qualifications to obtain South Carolina educator certification.
• Such alternatives to these qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and assists the Athletic Director in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members.
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
• Responsible for the health and safety of student athletes. Ensures proper safety and first aid procedures are followed at all times. Ensures participants have a valid physical examination before participation.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with parents and student athletes; conducts parent meetings prior to the season.
• Ensures program compliance with school, District, SC High School League, and related rules; communicates policies to team members.
• Ensures appropriate behavior of coaching staff, players, and team personnel at all times.
• Sponsors fundraisers, youth camps, and team-related activities to promote the sports program.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Safety procedures

Communication with parents

Education

South Carolina educator certification

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking a seasoned athletics coach to lead and support middle school programs. This role emphasizes coaching leadership, health and safety oversight, and alignment with district athletic policies.

The candidate will collaborate with the Athletic Director, foster strong school-community relationships, and ensure compliance with league rules while promoting participant welfare and development.