POSITION: VARSITY HEAD FOOTBALL COACH - HIGH SCHOOL

LOCATION: Manassas Park High School

SALARY: A one-time stipend of $6,000.00, paid after the season ends

HOURS: Fall Athletics Season (W1)

POSITION LENGTH: 245 Days (12 Months)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S): High School Principal and Director of Athletics and Activities

JOB SUMMARY:

The Varsity Head Football Coach at Manassas Park High School is responsible for the leadership, organization, and overall success of the high school football program. This position oversees all aspects of the varsity team while supporting the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes. The Head Coach fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, sportsmanship, and safety.

In addition to leading the high school program, the Varsity Head Football Coach is responsible for developing a vertically aligned football program that connects middle school and high school athletics, creating a cohesive pipeline that strengthens participation, skill development, and continuity across grade levels.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

Associate’s degree required; teaching credential preferred.
Significant coaching experience at the high school level or higher; experience with youth or middle school football preferred.
Demonstrated success in building, leading, or rebuilding a football program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of football fundamentals, strategy, training methods, and player safety.
Ability to mentor and develop coaches across multiple levels of the program.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Current CPR/First Aid certification and completion of all required VHSL, state, and division coaching certifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (including but not limited to the following)

Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the varsity football program, including practices, games, team meetings, and off-season conditioning.
Develop and implement game strategies, playbooks, and practice plans aligned with player development and team goals.
Teach and model the values of teamwork, discipline, respect, leadership, and academic achievement.
Oversee the selection, development, and evaluation of student-athletes.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches; collaborate with JV and freshman programs to ensure program continuity and progression.
Ensure full compliance with VHSL rules, school division policies, and athletic department expectations.
Monitor academic progress and support the academic success of all student-athletes.
Manage equipment inventory, uniforms, and facilities; oversee the team budget and fundraising activities.
Foster positive relationships with players, families, school administrators, staff, and the broader school community.
Serve as a mentor and role model, promoting character development, sportsmanship, and responsible decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Director of Athletics and Activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires the ability to effectively communicate and interact with staff and the public through telephone and in-person contact. Duties require the ability to see, read, talk, hear, and handle or feel objects and controls.
The employee must have the physical capability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to a computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions may be required.

CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment):

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Tuberculosis Screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Manassas Park City Schools assures equal employment and educational opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to reflect the general nature and level of work performed by the employee. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary.

Varsity Head Football Coach - High School