Head Football Coach

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: High School - Orange, CA 92867Position Type: Full-time/ 12 monthsEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: EducationPOSITION SUMMARY

At Orange Lutheran High School, we develop Christ-centered athletes who compete with excellence and lead with character. Our athletic programs are designed to challenge students to reach their fullest potential while grounding them in Christian values. We are seeking a Head Football Coach who is passionate about competitive excellence and helping our athletes grow not only as players but as individuals who embody strong character, leadership, and faith. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head Football Coach to lead our program in the nation’s top athletic league. This coach will inspire and challenge student-athletes to strive for excellence in every aspect of the game, while instilling Christian values such as integrity, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The Head Coach will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to compete at the highest level, overseeing player development, and fostering a culture of discipline, faith, and success.

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Supervises: Assistant Coaches, Football Program Manager, Offensive Coordinator, and College Recruiting Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Lead and oversee all levels and functions of the football program, cultivating a positive and productive environment for student-athletes and staff
Model and lead Christ-centered discipleship within the football program, providing opportunities for student-athletes and coaches to hear the Gospel and engage in spiritual growth
Develop and sustain a football program grounded in sound athletic principles and Christ-centered team values, including discipline, integrity, respect, and sportsmanship
Design and implement comprehensive in-season, off-season, and summer training programs in collaboration with performance coaches, emphasizing skill development, physical conditioning, and strategic understanding of the game
Serve as a primary point of contact for the football program in coordination with the Athletic and school leadership.
Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the staff
Foster a collaborative coaching environment
Recruit, hire, and mentor assistant coaches and support staff, ensuring proper alignment with program goals and values
Supervise assistant coaches and support staff in accordance with school policies and established personnel procedures
Approve timecards on schedule; ensure assistant coaches comply with school payroll procedures and government wage and hour laws
Work with performance coaches to plan and direct physical conditioning programs
Stay current with applicable rules, techniques, and best practices relevant to the sport of football and interscholastic athletics
Develop off-season training programs and summer opportunities
Manage program equipment and support budget planning and purchasing processes in coordination with the athletic leadership and school finance procedures
Communicate program information to school administration, students, parents, and the community
Engage in football program fundraising efforts through close coordination with the Development Team
Plan and lead an annual end-of-season program celebration
Coordinate team transportation needs in collaboration with the Athletic Department, ensuring alignment with school transportation policies
Collaborate with Athletic Administration in the development of competition schedules and facility usage plans
Recommend policy, method, or procedural changes to the Athletic Director
Awareness of athletic and occupational hazards and safety precautions. Administers first aid and contacts EMS when appropriate. Promptly reports all sports-related injuries and coordinates with athletic trainers
Support student-athletes in identifying and pursuing appropriate collegiate scholarship and recruitment opportunities
Provide instruction, leadership, and oversight of student-athletes consistent with the mission and values of the school
Assure proper supervision of students at practices, team meetings, and or at team travel
Instruct individuals and teams in sport rules, game strategies, and performance principles, adapting the method to meet varying student needs
Provide training, direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for competition
Establish, communicate, monitor, and enforce safety rules and the proper use of equipment
Plan, organize, and conduct effective and developmentally appropriate practice sessions
Monitor student conduct and performance eligibility; establish rules for behavior; work with the Director of Athletics, administrators, and faculty to resolve academic and behavioral issues
Evaluate athlete skills and performance to inform development, placement, and team participation decisions
Attend departmen