GASTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
OPENING FOR ASSISTANT HS FOOTBALL COACH - 2025/2026

 

*THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED*

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

This position is responsible for providing assistance to the head coach in the area of coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they may achieve a higher level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.  Establish performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition sport, and encourages all participants to maintain high standards as students, citizens and athletes.     

 

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements of this position include the following.  

  1. Previous experience strongly desired.
  2. Minimum age 21 years and a High School diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED).
  3. Complete Fingerprint/Background and Criminal History Clearance.
  4. Hold a current First Aid/CPR Certification, complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, Oregon State Component Certification, plus other trainings/certifications as required by District and/or OSAA.
  5. Possess required knowledge of sport and the ability to demonstrate/teach appropriate skills and techniques for the sport involved.
  6. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with student athletes, district employees, parents, and the general public.
  7. Ability to help student athletes achieve a high level of athletic skill, an appreciation for the value of discipline, and an increased level of self-esteem.
  8. Work with the Athletic Director to ensure all student athletes are eligible, insured, have paid their fees and are in good physical condition from the beginning to the end of the season. 
  9. Enforce District discipline policies, emphasize sportsmanship, and a healthy lifestyle. 
  10. Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons. 
  11. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employees in the position are expected to perform all of the following tasks.  Other duties may be assigned. 

  1. Follow and maintain knowledge of District policies and procedures relevant to this position.
  2. Implement the head coach’s philosophy and program style.
  3. Set a positive example in behavior and sportsmanship for all athletes.
  4. Plan and set up activities, practices and games/meets as assigned by the head coach.
  5. Develop appropriate training programs and practice schedules as assigned by the head coach.
  6. Travel and actively supervise student athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
  7. Responsible for all equipment assigned for that level and ensure team members return all equipment issued and inventory the equipment at the end of the season.
  8. Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
  9. Maintain a safe environment and promptly report all injuries to the HS Principal and/or the Athletic Director.
  10. Notify the athletic department of any needed repairs to equipment, grounds or building.
  11. Enforce all athletic regulations and rules during season.
  12. All coaches are expected to dress in school appropriate clothing for all events.
  13. Cooperation with administration, faculty, athletic director, parents and other staff members, working together harmoniously for the betterment of the program.
  14. Coaches may be personally responsible for any fines levied against the district as a result of his/her actions.
  15. Maintain loyalty to the head coach and assume extra duties as deemed necessary.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk, run, jump, stretch, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly list and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.  The employee may occasionally climb stairs, ropes or ladders.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.  The employee must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a standard gymnasium and/or other athletic practice and event settings.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid outdoor weather conditions.  The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and/or blood borne pathogens.

 

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• Complete the online application
• Two references listed with knowledge of applicant's skill in position.  Letters of recommendation preferred.

 

 

Gaston School District is an equal opportunity employer. 

For more information, please contact Linda Smith - smithl@gastonk12.org