Varsity Head Football Coach – Bishop Feehan High School

MIAA; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Feehan High School is seeking an experienced Varsity Head Football Coach to lead a Division 2 program (V/JV/F). The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of football fundamentals, strong leadership, and the ability to foster a positive, disciplined environment aligned with Sanctity, Scholarship, and Sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include directing all levels, teaching game strategy and player development, and building an effective coaching staff while maintaining community

Qualifications

• Coaching experience at high school varsity level or higher is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of modern football schemes, techniques, and safety/conditioning.
• Commitment to Bishop Feehan’s Sanctity, Scholarship, and Sportsmanship values.
• Have or be willing to obtain relevant coaching certifications and CPR/First Aid/AED.
• Pass background screenings required by school and diocese.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and develop all levels of the football program (Varsity, JV, Freshman).
• Teach fundamentals, game strategies, and player development techniques.
• Foster a culture of discipline, integrity, respect, and high personal standards.
• Maintain clear communication with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administration.
• Lead and evaluate the coaching staff across the program.
• Oversee equipment inventory and annual budget requests for the program.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Football Knowledge

Mission Alignment

Certifications

Background Check

Job description

Job Description

Job Start Date: January 31, 2027

Bishop Feehan High School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Varsity Head Football Coach to lead a strong Division 2 football program (V/JV/F). The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of football fundamentals and strategies, demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills, and be dedicated to fostering a positive, competitive, and disciplined environment for the Bishop Feehan Football Program. This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire success on the field while maintaining a culture rooted in teamwork, accountability and discipline. The successful candidate will align with and promote the mission of the school: Sanctity – Scholarship – Sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Direct, supervise, and develop all aspects of the football program across all levels (Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman).
• Player Development & Strategy: Teach fundamental football skills, offensive/defensive strategies, game management, and player development techniques.
• Culture & Accountability: Foster a positive team culture built on discipline, integrity, respect, and high personal standards.
• Community & Communication: Maintain excellent communication and strong interpersonal relationships with student-athletes, parents, coaching staff, school administration, and the broader Bishop Feehan community.
• Staff Management: Build, lead, and evaluate an effective assistant coaching staff.
• Equipment Management: Inventory and maintain all program equipment, submit yearly equipment budget requests.

Job Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

• Coaching Experience: Prior coaching experience at the high school varsity level or higher preferred; playing experience at the collegiate level is a plus.
• Football Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of modern football schemes, positional techniques, game management, and athlete safety/conditioning.
• Mission Alignment: Commitment to integrating and upholding Bishop Feehan’s core values of Sanctity, Scholarship, and Sportsmanship.
• Certifications: Relevant coaching certifications, MIAA certification requirements, and CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or willingness to obtain prior to the start of the season).
• Background Check: Successful completion of required school and diocesan background screenings.