Vacancy Listing January 6, 2026

Position: Head Varsity Football Coach

Requirements:

- Previous coaching experience preferred with a strong emphasis on program leadership and teaching fundamentals

- Outstanding personal and professional characteristics

- Experience working with multi-cultural and racially diverse student/athletes

- Outstanding communication abilities and the ability to build strong relationships with athletes, parents, school staff and the community

- A willingness to make a strong commitment to the school and community

- Strong commitment to ensure player safety, proper supervision during all activities, and adherence to district, conference and state athletic regulations

- Ability to establish reasonable and consistent expectations for performance and conduct of students/athletes

- Willingness to commit to working with program out of season

- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as part of a cohesive staff

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Per the Master Contract

Deadline: February 1, 2026 As soon as the position can be filled.

Contact:

Brent Nate, Athletic Director

Dowagiac Union Schools

701 W. Prairie Ronde Street

Dowagiac, MI 49047

Phone: 269-782-4470 FAX: 269-782-9748

E-mail: bnate@dowagiacschools.org

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