Varsity Assistant Football Coach

Job Description

Job Description

St. Luke’s School, a secular (non-religious), college-preparatory, co-ed day school serving 600 students in grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks an assistant football coach for the 2026-27 season. **This is a part time seasonal position**

Key Skills and Qualities:

• Strong communication skills with students, parents, alumni, and administration.
• Desire and ability to help grow the St. Luke’s program into one of the region’s best.
• Passion for the sport and for developing, leading, mentoring, and inspiring student-athletes.
• Proper working knowledge of and experience with the sport.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with student-athletes who wish to play at the next level.
• Outstanding sportsmanship and character.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as an inspiring leader for our student athletes, cultivating and leading the growth and development
• Run all program elements including pre-season practices, tryouts, regular season practices, and coaching all home and away games through post-season play.
• Execute practice plans
• Cultivate relationships with and represent our school and program with college coaches.
• Represent the school and program to prospective student-athletes.
• Help to manage equipment inventory for the team in conjunction with athletic administration
• Work with our athletic training staff to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes at all times
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Logistical Details:

• This would be a seasonal part time position with a duration of approximately 12 weeks
• Daily schedule would be Monday-Friday 3-6pm with Saturday commitments
• Activity vehicle license endorsement (CT A/NY E) is highly preferred
• CPR Training provided and required

Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, St. Luke’s attracts families from 38 towns throughout Connecticut and New York. A combination of challenging academics and truly exceptional community support distinguishes St. Luke’s and encourages our students to go above and beyond their own expectations. St. Luke’s offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. St. Luke’s prides itself on being a forward-thinking school where students hone their own distinct leadership skills, developing a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead.

St. Luke’s School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.