Assistant Varsity Football Coach - Fall 2027

River Delta Unified School District•Clarksburg, WV

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Varsity Football Coach supports the Head Varsity Coach and helps ensure that student-athletes follow the rules, regulations, and policies governing athletics. The coach is directly responsible to the school's Athletic Director and Administrator and works within the Head Varsity Coach's framework and philosophy. The role includes teaching sport fundamentals and rule changes, supporting practices and games, promoting discipline and cooperation, and safeguarding student-athletes, equipment, and facilities. The listed assistant coach stipend is $2,700. Applicants must complete required training and provide specified clearances and certificates to be hired and cleared to coach. Some coursework may require fees, which are the coach's responsibility. The district serves eight schools and communities across Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties.

Requirements

Complete district-assigned Sexual Harassment training.
Complete the General Coaching Course.
Complete the sport-specific course.
Complete Concussions in Sports training.
Complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest training.
Complete Heat Acclimatization training.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogens training.
Complete Youth Suicide Prevention training.
Complete Title IX Protecting Students training.
Complete Asthma Awareness training.
Complete Social Media for Sports training.
Complete Homeless Education training.
Complete Sportsmanship training.
Complete Bullying and Hazing training.
Provide a negative TB test.
Provide a First Aid/CPR certificate.
Have a valid driver's license.
Complete State of California mandated reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Know and follow the California Interscholastic Federation, league, and River Delta Unified School District rules and bylaws applicable to the sport, including clearance requirements for staff and student-athletes.
Follow the administrative chain of command and route requests and grievances through the proper channels; attend required public, staff, and departmental meetings.
Maintain discipline and promote morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
Help prepare for scheduled sports events and practices and follow facility-use schedules.
Coordinate facility needs and repairs with the Head Coach.
Safeguard assigned equipment and be accountable to the Head Varsity Coach for it; help issue and collect equipment and submit an annual inventory.
Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for participants by being present at practices, games, travel, and returns from off-campus activities.
Recommend budget items for the next year in the coach's area of the program.
Secure doors, lights, and windows; store equipment; supervise locker-room areas before and after practice.
Teach respect for equipment and school property and their proper use.
Assist the Head Varsity Coach in carrying out coaching responsibilities.
Teach team members rule changes and sport fundamentals as outlined by the Head Coach.
Work within the Head Varsity Coach's framework and philosophy.
Attend staff meetings and complete scouting assignments as directed by the Head Varsity Coach.
Maintain professional conduct and avoid criticizing or arguing with the Head Varsity Coach or staff in view or hearing of players and parents.
Improve coaching skills by attending clinics and using resources provided by the Head Varsity Coach.
Arrange substitutes with the Principal's secretary for athletic events; contact the Athletic Director in an emergency.
Meet district requirements when driving to transport student-athletes; drivers must be at least 21 years old.
Use district equipment and vehicles only for official school business and operate them safely.
Perform other duties consistent with the position as requested by the Head Varsity Coach.