Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the full football program (varsity and JV) in accordance with the mission and values of the PG athletic department
- Builds a team culture of competitive excellence and high character
- Involved in selection, leadership, and training of a staff of coaches at the varsity and JV levels
- Directs all phases of a successful football program including in-season, off-season, and summer
- Encourages broad participation from student athletes on campus
- Assists Athletic Director in establishing program budget and schedule
- Promotes and encourages multi-sport participation by student athletes
- Promotes players for local, state, and national recognition, and to colleges as applicable
- Stays current in ongoing coaching education
- Performs other teaching, administrative, or professional duties as assigned by the Head of School or Athletic Director
- Attends public functions that represent the School and the program as instructed by the Head of School or Athletic Director
Desirable Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
- Successful experience as a football coach at the high school or collegiate level
- Ability to teach one or more academic courses at the high school level
- Strong organizational and communication skills in dealing with the many constituencies of a successful football program
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team leader with individuals and groups
- Ability to inspire an enthusiastic environment within the School community
Reporting: The Head Football Coach reports to the Head of the Upper School and the Athletic Director.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
To apply:
Email resume and cover letter to careers@portergaud.edu
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; please apply promptly.
Porter-Gaud School is committed to increasing the racial, ethnic, and religious diversity of our faculty and staff. The School welcomes applicants who would bring additional dimensions to the School's teaching mission. In accordance with law, Porter-Gaud School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender, age, or disability.
Porter-Gaud School is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We hold our employees to the highest possible standards. All employees are subject to extensive background check screenings and must sign our code of conduct. We strive to monitor employees while interacting with students. We take any inappropriate interactions between students and employees seriously and are committed to mandatory reporting standards as required by law. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any allegation or case of abuse.