Head Football Coach

Description

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking a Head Football Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is ideally a full time teaching/coaching position, but can be a stipend level positions, depending on teaching field and interest.

Job Summary: Coach fulfills the formational mission of the school by running the football program to prepare student athlete for competition and to become the young men they are called to be. The Head Football Coach reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for the overall management and direction of the SJPII Guardian Football Program. The head coach must provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in football. The candidate must contribute to the formation program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are competitive in their sport and become better formed young people. Candidates, along with completing this application, should submit a cover letter and resume to: Holly Blackman, Athletic Director, at hblackman@johnpaul2chs.org

A full-time teacher coach will also teach within the subject area of their expertise (a limited number of sections).

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Program Advancement

• Create a cohesive football program to involve middle school feeder schools in the area.

• Build relationships with student athletes to ensure adequate participation.

• Execute player evaluations and team placement at the beginning of each season.

• Facilitate off-season and summer player development and research best practices for program development.

• Extensive knowledge of Hudl and/or other film or video analysis software

• Ensure that all football coaches work together towards common goals within the football program and provide unity with a structured system.

Community Engagement 

• Routinely meet with assistant coaches, student-athletes and parents to ensure a high level of program communication internally

• Assist the admissions office with events that can positively impact the enrollment of the school and promotion of the football programs

• Engage in community activities in the area and surrounding communities that may benefit the football program and athlete development

• Be an advocate for student athletes and communicate needs, concerns or requests effectively between coaches and teachers

• Assist in organizing event promotions to drive student attendance and participation at football games

Faith Formation 

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese

• Equip and empower assistant coaches to be spiritual guides for student athletes

• Attend and participate in a team mass and community service project

• Encourage student athletes to integrate their faith on the football field and in their everyday lives.

Management Skills

• Provide feedback to assistant coaches throughout the season regarding their performance

• Evaluate, mentor, and provide leadership to assistant coaches

• Lead the middle school coaches to best train and coach athletes that will feed into the high school

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship

• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation

Financial

• Oversee the football team budget, under the direction of the Athletic Director, to properly plan for program expenses, both short and long term.

Scheduling

• Ensure timely and accurate athletic website updates to include both practice and game schedules

• Assist coaches with competition schedules and practice schedules, and communicate those dates with parents, athletes, and opponents.

• Ensure timely communication with coaches, families, leagues, game officials, trainers, and opposing teams for all game schedules, changes and cancellations.

Administrative and Other Responsibilities 

• Inspect and recommend replacement and/or additions to ensure adequate facilities and equipment are available

• Assist in purchasing of new uniforms and equipment

• Seek out and create opportunities for parent engagement and community building

• Maintain professional development by attending training and clinics

• Assist in execution of summer camps

• Assist in exec