Varsity Football Head Coach

Fork Union Military Academy•Fork Union, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA), a Christian college preparatory military school for young men, seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Varsity Football Head Coach. The coach leads the Varsity football program, including directing the JV and Middle School teams, and supports student-athletes’ development on and off the field. The position emphasizes football instruction and competition as well as character, discipline, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and the Academy’s core values. The Head Coach is expected to attend all Varsity football-related events and practices, supervise the locker room and stadium field house, support barracks supervision, provide academic support to athletes, and assist with program promotion. The coach also coordinates with the Commandant’s Department regarding Varsity and JV players’ behavioral performance and serves on the Academy duty roster. The normal workday is no later than 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with hours varying for weekend and evening athletic contests. Athletic staff are expected to work at least eight hours per day, five days per week. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
Virginia state certification for MFSAB (Minibus).
Concussion certification.
CPR certification.
Ability to meet the role’s schedule, including evening and weekend athletic contests.
Commitment to mentoring young men and supporting the Academy’s mission and core values.

Nice To Haves

Weight-room supervision experience or capability.
Other professional development offered by the Academy, such as Youth Mental Health training.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the Varsity football program, including directing the JV and Middle School teams, from recruiting through college placement.
Teach football knowledge, skills, techniques, teamwork, and game strategy.
Manage and direct scouting, recruiting, conditioning, videoing, training, and practice as directed.
Support game scheduling as required by the Athletic Director; typically, the schedule includes 8–12 total games and scrimmages.
Organize, distribute, inventory, and care for equipment and apparel.
Communicate with families from the initial application process through placement and program completion.
Create a competitive environment and positive atmosphere for student-athletes on and off the field, emphasizing sportsmanship, character, and leadership.
Support barracks supervision and serve as a positive role model, demonstrating military bearing and the Academy’s core values.
Provide academic support for athletes and assist with program promotion.
Attend all Varsity football-related events and practices and supervise the locker room and stadium field house.
Coordinate with and support the Commandant’s Department regarding Varsity and JV football players’ behavioral performance.
Serve on the Academy duty roster.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Academic Dean.