2026-27 Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator - Thurston High School

Springfield Sd 19•Springfield, OR

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for an Assistant Football Coach-Offensive Coordinator. This person is responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach including promoting the philosophy and objectives of the OSAA, adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of Thurston High School, Springfield School District and the OSAA. They are also responsible for guiding the program’s offensive coaches by providing playbooks and leading coaches meetings. Thurston High School is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse student and staff population, so we seek candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to our diverse community. The Assistant Coach is expected to conduct him/herself in a loyal, honest, responsible, ethical and professional manner at all times.

Requirements

Varsity high school or college coaching experience
All NFHS Required Certifications
Pass the criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Experience as a high school or college offensive coordinator
Experience coaching the passing game
working with and/or directing quarterbacks
running backs or wide receivers
Knowledge of OSAA rules and regulations

Responsibilities

Design, conduct and monitor countable athletically related activities per OSAA playing and practice regulations and department policy, including declaring the practice season, reporting weekly countable athletically related activities adhering to sport-specific rules regarding voluntary activities and sport-specific safety exceptions
As a position or event specialist, evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies, and design instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and bio-mechanical principles
Collaborate with the Head Coach to incorporate position specific learning opportunities into daily practice design.
Communicate with all members of the program’s coaching staff regarding the progress and training activities of the specific group of student-athletes charged with overseeing
Assist in planning, conducting and supervising practice and conditioning sessions, as deemed appropriate
Provide leadership during instructional sessions, utilize given discretion in guiding students through the learning experience via a variety of teaching strategies, and alter skills as needed to facilitate program needs
Collaborate with the Head Coach, certified Athletic Trainers, and Strength and Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs, encompassing recognized and approved methods of improving power, speed, strength and aerobic performance, consistent with industry safety and health standards
May be responsible for producing manuals or electronic publications for summer conditioning, technical play books, and team handbooks
Manage film exchange programs per conference game management manuals
Scout opponent teams, collecting and analyzing tactical and statistical data, evaluating and editing game film, and designing game plans and strategies
Attend coaches preparatory meetings to develop collaboratively determined coaching strategies for upcoming competitions, and to prepare the official game plan materials and game simulations for the student-athletes
Manage team-related game day activities, including game-day practices, pre- or post-game meals
Supervise and assign responsibilities to team manager(s) and video staff, when applicable
Implement game plan, evaluate student-athletes’ performances, give feedback as appropriate, and maintain statistics as is necessary
Assume responsibility for game management in the absence of the Head Coach
Assist with/oversee the planning, coordination and execution of approved fund-raising activities
Participate in the planning and management of program clinics and sports camp
Assist with the development of schedules for practice and competition, as assigned
Assist in or manage coordinating team travel arrangements
Coordinate with the equipment manager to ensure the issuance of the necessary equipment and apparel for scheduled practices and competitive events
In coordination with the equipment manager, monitor the condition of equipment and request repairs or replacement as necessary
Assist with or manage awards (e.g. annual participation/letter awards, special achievement awards and post-season or championship awards)
Assist with the team’s annual awards banquet
Assist with the management of all aspects of football camps and team self-improvement programs
Must understand and comply with all NFHS and OSAA rules and regulations at all times. Lack of compliance could result sanctions for the program
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach