Boy's Flag Football Coach
About The Position
As a Flag Football Coach at Merryhill School, you will support student-athlete development through engaging, safe, and well-structured flag football instruction. This role blends coaching, mentorship, team leadership, and character development to help students strengthen their athletic skills, build confidence, and take pride in representing their school. In this role, you will lead practices, prepare students for games, and foster a positive team culture rooted in effort, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect. You will help student-athletes develop foundational football skills while encouraging teamwork, resilience, communication, and a healthy approach to competition.
Requirements
- Prior experience coaching flag football, football, or participating in competitive football preferred
- Strong knowledge of flag football fundamentals, rules, practice planning, and age-appropriate skill development
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience working with students or student-athletes preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership capabilities
- Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate team environment
- Commitment to student safety, professionalism, sportsmanship, and positive character development
- Reliable availability for practices, games, and school athletic events as scheduled
- Ability to pass state and federal background checks
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience coaching flag football, football, or participating in competitive football
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working with students or student-athletes
Responsibilities
- Lead practices focused on flag football fundamentals, including passing, catching, route running, defensive positioning, flag pulling, spacing, and game awareness
- Teach team strategy, game rules, offensive and defensive concepts, communication, and situational decision-making
- Prepare students for games through skill development, conditioning, drills, and team-building activities
- Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship and personal growth
- Promote student safety by teaching proper non-contact techniques, monitoring participation, and reinforcing safe play expectations
- Organize practice schedules, game preparation, team logistics, equipment, and event coordination
- Travel with the team to games and events as needed
- Maintain professional and proactive communication with students, families, school leadership, and staff
- Model exceptional sportsmanship, reliability, leadership, and professionalism
- Support students in developing confidence, discipline, teamwork, and pride in representing Merryhill School
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus
- Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
