Head Football Coach - High School

General Statement of Duties

To develop principles of fair play, a sense of confidence, and self-discipline through the development and extension of various football skills as provided by interscholastic competition.

Essential Duties

Organizes and administers all aspects of the football program

Assists in the selection of assistant football coaches

Supervises and assigns duties to the assistant coaches

Evaluates assistant coaches

Meets with parents during pre-season concerning rules and regulations

Prepares players both physically and mentally for interscholastic competition through practice, teaching of fundamental skills, and knowledge of rules

Checks eligibility forms and submits to the Student Activities Director

Sees that all physical and academic requirements are met by each player and submits such information to the Student Activities Director in order to establish VHSL eligibility list

Supervises the cleaning, storage, and proper care of all equipment

Requisitions, through the Student Activities Director, supplies, uniforms, and all necessary equipment

Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program

Conducts pre-season meetings with parents

Prepares daily practice schedule and conducts practice sessions

Attends all VHSL clinics

Follows county financial policies concerning the collection and receipting of funds

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to manage the football program through previous experience as a coach or player.

A valid teaching license is preferred for this position.

Additional Information

This vacancy is for the 2024-25 school year. Questions about this vacancy should be directed to Mr. Vance Harmon (Director of Student Activities) at or by email at

Minimum Salary - $3,710.34/year

(Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the school administration)

How To Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload three (3) written references, your college transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice at this point), and a copy of your teaching license onto our online application platform located at

Mailing Address:

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P. O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Road

Henrico, VA 23223

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