The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the2026-27school year
Goshen Jr High School
AssistantFootball Coach
POSITION PURPOSE
The Assistant Coach is responsible for helping the head coach with organizing the program at the assigned school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops a transformational coaching statement which is clearly communicated to staff team members and parents.
Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules regulations equipment and techniques of the sport.
Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activitiesexercises as directed by the head coach.
Assesses players skills monitors players during competition and practice and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
Assists with determining game strategy.
Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athletes injury.
Models sportsmanship-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players officials and spectators.
Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
Distributes equipment supplies and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
Assists the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participates in special activities to include parents night banquets award nights and pep assemblies.
Performs support tasks such as distributing eligibility forms emergency data cards and other related records.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attends staff development meetings clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years of age
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
IHSAA required coaching classes
Preference given to GCS employees
QUALIFICATIONS
Player experience
Middle School or High School coaching experience preferred
Experience in teaching coaching and sports medicine preferred.
Strong communication motivational and organization skills.
Team building abilities and working in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrate success in area of application.
SEASON
Fall
SALARY
Per extracurricular schedule
Group 9and experience
APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to be considered all applicants must have completed their on-line application.
For questions regarding this position please contact
Tommy Steele
GJHS
1216 S Indiana Ave
Goshen IN46526
574-533-0391
tsteele@goshenschools.org
The Goshen Community Schools Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer.
Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race color creed sex age handicap or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS
Until Filled