Redhawks- Middle School Football Coach- Fall 2026

Westwood Middle School (6-8); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization seeks a part-time Middle School Football Coach for the 2026 fall season. The coach will be responsible for organizing athletes, teaching the fundamentals of the sport, and ensuring a supportive environment that promotes academic and athletic success. Qualifications include a high school diploma and relevant coaching experience. The position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and emphasizes teamwork and safety for young athletes.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and clear a criminal background check.
• Playing or coaching experience at high school or college level is required.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR before starting the role.

Responsibilities

• Organize athletes and teach fundamentals of the sport.
• Maintain communication with students, parents, and the athletic director.
• Support and uphold student academic and athletic conduct.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Coaching Fundamentals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Redhawks- Middle School Football Coach- Fall 2026

Westwood Middle School (6-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Details

Job ID: 5531000

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self‑directed and productive members of society.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH 2025-26:

Department: Athletics

Unit: Athletics

Salary: Schedule C of the GREA contract and prior experience

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION: GRPS will create educational opportunities and experiences, through athletics, that will enhance student achievement, student development and school culture.

Job Summary

A coach is responsible for organizing athletes and teaching them the fundamentals of sport. A coach is responsible for training them to compete as a team and individually.

Essential Job Functions

• Developing and communicating clear and specific goals for the team and individual players throughout tryouts and the season.
• Maintaining open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director.
• Developing and demonstrating a good knowledge base of best practices specific to their coaching arena.
• Supporting and collaborating with coaches in other athletic programs.
• Modeling and teaching skills necessary to succeed.
• Supporting student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements.
• Developing the knowledge and understanding of Grand Rapids policies and procedures as it applies to athletics.
• Promoting and enforcing the student‑athlete code of conduct.
• Connecting athletic experiences with life experiences.
• Providing an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players.
• Becoming an integral part of and developing rapport with the Grand Rapids community including administration, coaches, parents, and students.
• Modeling good sportsmanship always.
• Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for student athletes.
• Understanding their leadership style and its impact on student‑athletes.
• Game and practice attire should be professional and appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and clear a criminal background check.
• Playing experience at the high school or college level and/or coaching experience required.
• Proof of current First Aid and CPR certifications prior to the first day of coaching.
• Must provide certificate of completion for online concussion training course from either the Centers for Disease Control or the National Federation of State High School Associations prior to the first day of coaching.

ADA Requirements

Physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, and work output of students.

Mental Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations

Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• GRPS Careers
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]