Varsity Boys Football Assistant Coach: Lead & Develop

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk is seeking an Athletics - Boys Football Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to compete at a high level.

The successful candidate will hold a Connecticut coaching certificate, current First Aid/CPR/AED training, and at least a high school diploma, with prior coaching experience preferred. Collaboration with the athletic director and parents is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma Required.
• Connecticut coaching certificate.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Training; Connecticut Coaching Module #15 certificate.
• Three years' high school coaching experience.
• Experience as a coach at high school or college level preferred; combination of head coach, assistant coach, player and/or education may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Supervises and assigns duties to assistant coaches, as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their children.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletics program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, & requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parents' night, banquets, awards nights, and pep assemblies.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Education

Connecticut coaching certificate

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

Connecticut Coaching Module #15

High School Diploma

Job description

Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk is seeking an Athletics - Boys Football Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to compete at a high level.

The successful candidate will hold a Connecticut coaching certificate, current First Aid/CPR/AED training, and at least a high school diploma, with prior coaching experience preferred. Collaboration with the athletic director and parents is expected.