Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Louisa-Muscatine Community School District – Louisa-Muscatine JH/HS, Letts, Iowa Assistant Varsity Football Coach This job is posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs. Job Details Job ID: 5611618 Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Mar 27, 2026 1:06 PM (UTC) Job Description Louisa-Muscatine is seeking an assistant Varsity Football Coach for the 2026-2027 football season. Qualified applicants must possess an Iowa Coaching License/Authorization and pass a background check. Qualifications Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the athletic program at the assigned school. Assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. The State of Iowa Department of Education sets certification requirements and licenses are issued through the Board of Educational Examiners. Persons must hold an appropriate license to be employed. Human relations skills are essential. Good attendance is essential. Knowledge of the overall operation of an athletic program. If not a certificated teacher, possess a current state coaching/activities supervision certificate. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communications. Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents and students. Other Requirements Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Performs any other related duties as assigned by head coach, activities director, building principal or other appropriate administrator. Responsibilities Reports to: Head Varsity Coach, Activities Director, Building Principal Job Goal: Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their athletic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the varsity head coach and activities director. Performance Responsibilities: Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the head coach. Assess players' skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keep the head coach informed of athletic performance. Assist with determining game strategy. Supervise athletes during practices and competition. Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury. Model sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Maintain equipment/weight room in orderly condition and ensure security. Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms as directed by the head coach. Assist with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season. Participate in special activities such as parents' nights, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies. Distribute and maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and related records. Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Engage in professional growth: demonstrate inquiry, collaborate, apply development opportunities, and implement professional development plans aligned with Iowa Teaching Standards and district goals. Provide analysis of student learning and growth based on teacher-made and standardized assessments. Fulfill professional responsibilities established by the school district: adhere to board policies, demonstrate ethical conduct, and support district goals. Collaborate with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other equipment; may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Activities Director in accordance with Iowa Department of Education guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the Louisa-Muscatine Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. Position and Contact Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching Contact: LeAnn Gillespie 14478 170th Street, Letts, IA 52754 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit will be viewed by other users of the service. Do not include sensitive data in your submissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr