Varsity Football Head Coach

Gateway Charter School•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Varsity Football Head Coach leads the football program and supports student-athletes’ development, academic success, safety, and well-being. The coach establishes a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture aligned with school expectations and the 5Cs, and models ethical behavior, professionalism, and respect. The role plans and leads practices, games, and team meetings; develops team strategies; and supervises assistant coaches. It also includes ensuring compliance with applicable athletic regulations and school policies, maintaining program records and equipment, and communicating with families and school and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Champion CSUSA’s Strong Minds, Good Hearts promise through daily coaching practices.
  • Establish a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture aligned to school expectations and the 5Cs.
  • Model ethical behavior, professionalism, and respect.
  • Support academic success by monitoring student-athletes’ eligibility, attendance, and behavior.
  • Teach football fundamentals, strategy, and advanced skills appropriate for varsity-level competition.
  • Promote leadership, accountability, and resilience on and off the field.
  • Ensure student-athletes understand expectations for conduct, citizenship, and teamwork.
  • Plan, organize, and lead practices, games, and team meetings.
  • Develop offensive, defensive, and special teams strategies.
  • Supervise and support assistant coaches, delegating responsibilities effectively.
  • Analyze game film and performance data to improve team outcomes.
  • Prioritize student-athlete safety, including concussion protocols and heat and conditioning guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with FHSAA, district and state athletic regulations, and CSUSA policies.
  • Maintain accurate eligibility, roster, equipment, and injury records.
  • Inventory, issue, and care for uniforms and equipment.
  • Communicate professionally with parents and guardians about expectations, schedules, and student progress.
  • Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to support the whole child.
  • Represent the school positively at events, competitions, and community activities.
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