Varsity Football Head Coach: Lead Cadets to Excellence

Fork Union Military Academy; Fork Union (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia invites applications for Varsity Football Head Coach. The role directs the program from recruitment through college placement, provides instruction in football knowledge, and leads players to excel on and off the field, emphasizing sportsmanship and leadership in a military-heritage environment.

The coach oversees JV and middle school teams, coordinates scheduling (8–12 games), manages equipment, communicates with families, and supports academic success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• MFSAB Virginia state certification or equivalent as required.
• Concussion certification.
• CPR certification.
• Weight-room supervision and other professional development as offered by the Academy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Varsity football program (including directing the JV and Middle School teams) from recruiting through college placement.
• Provide instruction in football knowledge, skills, techniques, teamwork, and game strategy.
• Manage and direct scouting, recruiting, conditioning, videoing, training, and practice as directed.
• Support the Athletic Department in scheduling games per the Athletic Director's requirements (typically 8–12 total games and scrimmages).
• Be responsible for organization, distribution, inventory, and care of equipment and apparel.
• Communicate with families from the initial application process through placement and completion of the program.
• Create a competitive environment and positive atmosphere for student-athletes on and off the field, emphasizing sportsmanship, character, and leadership.
• Support barracks supervision and serve as a positive role model, demonstrating military bearing and the Academy's core values.
• Provide academic support for athletes and assist with program promotion.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Academic Dean.

Skills

Coaching football

Leadership

Recruiting

Scouting

Video analysis

Conditioning

Game strategy

Scheduling games

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia invites applications for Varsity Football Head Coach. The role directs the program from recruitment through college placement, provides instruction in football knowledge, and leads players to excel on and off the field, emphasizing sportsmanship and leadership in a military-heritage environment.

The coach oversees JV and middle school teams, coordinates scheduling (8–12 games), manages equipment, communicates with families, and supports academic success.