Head Football Coach - Licensed Teacher

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. This posting is for those applying for both the head coach and teaching position. Candidates interested in applying for the Head Coach only position must apply to the posting under the Coach category ().

Granger High School Head Football Coach - Licensed Teacher (1.0 FTE) for the 2026-27 School Year. Applicant must either have a current Utah Secondary teaching license, a current out-of-state license, or must already have at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university AND have already been approved for an Associate Educator License (AEL) through the Utah State Board of Education.

All coaches must complete online Concussion Training and bring a printed certificate prior to serving as a coach. The web address for this training is

Position begins with the 2026-27 school year. All applicants must be officially graduated prior to the start date; an official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.

• Head Football coach responsibilities, including coaching at the high school level and related duties as documented on the resume and in the application materials.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction as applicable to licensure and coaching responsibilities.
• Engage in effective communication with parents, students, and staff; participate in faculty meetings and school activities as required.
• Maintain and support a positive learning environment, including student health and safety in classroom and athletic settings.
• Administer appropriate student attendance and assessment procedures consistent with district guidelines.

• Football coaching experience required; high school level preferred. Head coaching experience preferred. Related coaching experience must be documented on the resume to be considered.
• ESL endorsement preferred.
• Must be willing to be the head Football coach and to fulfill the responsibilities of the position beginning in 2026-27.
• All candidates must have (or be eligible for) a Utah Professional Educator License in the relevant licensure area and endorsements, with a bachelor’s degree required for required licensure paths.
• Must pass a Utah State Board of Education approved cleared criminal background check.

• Upload required documents depending on licensure situation: current state license for applicable applicants; degree conferral letter and AEL eligibility notice if applicable; or license and degree upon hire.
• New graduates should upload a university conferral letter on official letterhead including: degree earned, anticipated graduation date, and license/endorsement type and content area.
• New graduates who have not yet received an official teaching license should upload a conferral letter in place of the license.
• For questions, contact Jared Wright, Principal, at jgwright.

Job Title Teacher |
Department School |
Supervisor School Principal |
Salary Schedule Teacher Salary Schedule |
Lane Placement A-G |
Contract Length 9 Months |
FLSA Classification Exempt

Granite School District Classroom Teacher Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Under the direction of the school principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop critical thinking, problem solving, lifelong learning, and productive citizenship. Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport…