GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL, HEAD COACH, HIGH SCHOOL

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

The High School Girls Flag Football Head Coach helps athletes perform at their best individually and as a team. The coach teaches fundamental and advanced athletic skills to prepare athletes for competition, maintains knowledge of sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety, and develops expertise in the rules, strategies, and techniques of flag football. The role also supports coordination and recruitment of student participants. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, a current CPR certification or the ability to obtain one before coaching (online CPR is not accepted), and completed CHSAA coaching registration. Teacher certification is preferred. Previous coaching, experience working with urban youth, or teaching experience is preferred but not required. The employee must have a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools and be able to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations. Candidates are also expected to support racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle oppression and inequity, and help ensure students feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education. Applications are accepted until November 3, 2026; applications may be considered afterward if the position remains unfilled. Compensation is hourly or, for current salaried DPS employees, in the form of a stipend. Denver Public Schools also describes time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement among its total rewards offerings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification before coaching; online CPR is not accepted.
Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
Permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Commitment to supporting all students and working toward racial and educational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Teacher certification is preferred.
Previous coaching experience, experience working with urban youth, or teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to prepare athletes for competition.
Maintain knowledge of sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
Develop expertise in the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
Support coordination and recruitment of student participants.
Promote racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle oppression and inequity, and support students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.