Middle School Head Football Coach

Overview

The Middle School Head Football Coach is responsible for leading and managing a middle school football team in a manner that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, safety, and alignment with the high school football program. This position plays a key role in vertically aligning middle school football with the program’s overall philosophy while providing a positive and developmentally appropriate experience for all student-athletes.

Reports directly to the Director of Coaching and the EGR Parks & Recreation Supervisor.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate the ability to:

• Manage conflict professionally with players, parents, officials, and opposing coaches.
• Commit fully to the entire middle school football season, including practices, games, and meetings.
• Conduct organized, efficient practices focused on fundamentals, player safety, and age-appropriate development.
• Teach proper tackling, blocking, and contact techniques consistent with current safety standards.
• Act as a positive adult role model, mentor, and leader for middle school student-athletes.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of football rules, strategies, and regulations.
• Prior football playing and/or coaching experience is preferred but not required.

• The employee may occasionally lift or move football equipment of light to moderate weight.
• The employee will regularly work outdoors on football fields and athletic facilities and may be required to engage in moderate physical activity, including setting up equipment and participating in drills.
• Outdoor work occurs in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, and on uneven playing surfaces.
• The position requires sufficient strength, stamina, and physical coordination to actively demonstrate football techniques and ensure player safety.
• Noise levels during practices and games may be moderate to loud.