Football - Varsity Head Coach - 2026

Greenfield-Central Cmty School District•Greenfield, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Varsity Head Coach develops, supervises, and actively administers the Greenfield-Central football program. The position provides instruction and plans and coordinates practices during the season, during the school year out of season—including limited-contact periods—and during the summer. The coach works with the Athletic Department on game and practice schedules and performs administrative duties assigned by GCHS administration. The role also supports equipment and facility oversight, annual program evaluations, student-athlete discipline and academic and conduct monitoring, and promotion of the sport within and outside the school. The coach reports to the Athletic Director.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning school district athletic programs, safety and health, and other areas of responsibility.
Ability to successfully lead and work with student-athletes, parents, fellow coaches, administration, and the community.
Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height, and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Nice To Haves

Successful coaching experience at the high school level.
Valid Indiana teaching license.

Responsibilities

Develop, supervise, and actively administer the Greenfield-Central football program.
Provide instruction and plan and coordinate practices during the season, out of season during the school year, including limited-contact periods, and during the summer.
Work with the Athletic Department to develop game and practice schedules.
Perform administrative duties assigned by GCHS administration.
Maintain knowledge of football, coaching techniques, and IHSAA and NFHS rules governing high school football.
Assist in overseeing the security, maintenance, and improvement of football equipment and facilities.
Assist in yearly evaluations of all aspects of the football program.
Maintain discipline, address grievances, and promote morale and cooperation.
Give ongoing attention to student-athletes’ grades and conduct.
Teach student-athletes respect for equipment and school property, including proper care and use.
Promote football within the school by recruiting athletes who are not participating in another sports program.
Promote football outside the school through news media, feeder programs, or other feasible means.
Remain free of alcohol or nonprescribed controlled-substance abuse in the workplace throughout employment.