Assistant Football Coach

Job Description Middle School Assistant Football Coach Blue Springs School District 2026-2027 Position Summary To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self‑esteem. Assist with the Football program. Essential Functions Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the rules and fundamentals of football. Provide emergency first aid. Maintain a conducive and safe environment. Maintain, issue, and provide an accurate inventory of school equipment. Model skills of the sport. Develop positive relations with students and parents. This includes appropriate dress, language, and demeanor. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises students in the program. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. of sports equipment or other items normally associated with the day‑to‑day operation of the program. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the ADA and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position; additional duties may be assigned. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Experience Previous experience in coaching football preferred. Education Educator certification preferred. Must hold a valid Missouri teaching certificate or be eligible for a substitute teaching certificate (minimum 60 college credit hours). Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. Required Testing: None. Certificates and Licenses: Missouri Teaching Certificate (preferred) or eligible for a substitute teaching certificate (minimum 60 college credit hours). Continuing Education/Training: MSHSAA requirements. Clearances: Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry. FLSA Status: Exempt. Salary Grade: 6.15.26. Salary range: $2,968 – $3,265. #J-18808-Ljbffr