South Side | Football | .25 Assistant Coach

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a varsity athletic coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes instructing and supervising all athletic practices and games while upholding FWCS policies and IHSAA MSAC rules.

Ideal candidates have high school coaching experience, the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to maintaining high academic and athletic expectations.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience at the high school level is preferred.
• Ability to work with students from multicultural backgrounds is required.
• Must demonstrate ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise all athletic practices and games.
• Organize and coordinate with head coaches and assistants.
• Maintain high academic and athletic expectations for students.
• Ensure compliance with FWCS policies and IHSAA MSAC rules.

Skills

Coaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Team leadership

Education

SPB/Minibus certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

This is for the 2026-2027 School Year

Pay for this position may be prorated based upon approved hire date

Essential Functions

• Candidate must comply with IHSAA MSAC rules/ regulations and all FWCS policies including FWCS code of ethics.
• Prefer candidate with high school coaching experience.
• Must be willing and able to work effectively with students from multicultural backgrounds.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to developing positive working relations with students parents teachers and administrators.
• Candidate will be responsible to instruct and supervise all athletic practices and games.
• Candidate must have the ability to maintain high expectations for students both academically and athletically.
• Candidate must have the ability to utilize organize and work with other head coaches and assistants.
• Candidate must have or be willing to get SPB/ Minibus certification before season.

Qualifications

Prefer candidate who will be teaching at South Side High School for the 2026-2027 school year. If applicant is a current FWCS teacher the teacher must fulfill their daily contracted hours before coaching. If not an FWCS teacher candidate must be available at 3:30 Monday through Friday afternoons.

Valid Driver's License required.

Physical Requirements

• Communication Skills:Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity:Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance:Sit or stand for prolonged periods as the job requires.
• Flexibility:Ability to bend at the waist kneel or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity:Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility:Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina:Capability to lift carry push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds or more.
• Outdoor Work:Tolerance of work outside in various weather conditions.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.