Head Flag Football Coach - Grades 9-12

Gwinnett County Public Schools

Norcross, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Athletics, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Support, Electricity, Employee Relations, Football, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Inventory Management, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Policy, Regulations, Sports, Team Player, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Norcross, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Head Flag Football Coach - Grades 9-12 JobID: 101574

Position Type:

Extracurricular/Head Coach

Date Posted:

4/6/2026

Location:

Norcross High

Date Available:

07/27/2026

Job Code: Head Coach - 060334 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Grades 9-12 - 101130 Empl Class: NA   Job Description: Show/Hide

License and Certification Qualifications:

  • Georgia teacher certification Required

Education Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university Required

Experience Qualifications:

  • Previous successful head coaching experience Preferred
  • Experience recognized on salary schedule Required

Skills Qualifications:

  • Up-to-date knowledge of applicable sports
  • Ability to teach desirable traits of character
  • Ability to organize and implement related sports programs
  • Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with other staff members and community support groups
  • Knowledge of safety practices
  • Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools policies and procedures
  • Effective instructional practices
  • Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents, and the community
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent human relations skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading the development and implementation of program functions and activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations related to the sport.

  • Uphold the 14 Legal Duties of a Coach.
  • Teach the desirable traits of character such as persistence, desire to win, teamwork, and cooperation.
  • Teach knowledge and understanding of athletics and of the fundamentals, rules, and strategies of flag football.
  • Provide guidance and support to all sub-varsity level flag football programs.
  • Assist in organizing and administering the athletic program so that it is closely integrated and thoroughly coordinated with the general purposes of education.
  • Maintain inventory and ensure proper care, maintenance, and storage of all athletic equipment and supplies.
  • Ensure that all athletes meet GHSA and GCPS requirements in the authorized district platform.
  • Approve all recommendations for athletic awards.
  • Teach the values of self-discipline, sound physical condition, healthy life style, and cooperation.
  • Supervise the locker rooms before, during, and after practice sessions.
  • Maintain harmonious relationship with all district employees.
  • Ensure transportation arrangements to all athletic events, according to county procedures.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

About the Company

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Gwinnett County Public Schools

Gwinnett County Public Schools is a high achieving, honored school system, located in the metro Atlanta area.  GCPS is the largest school system in Georgia with more than 180,000 students and continuing to grow.  That growth can be attributed to the fact that Gwinnett is a school system of choice for people moving to the Atlanta area.  Gwinnett County citizens highly value the important role education plays in building a thriving, global community and they strongly support the school system’s pursuit of excellence.  Gwinnett County Public Schools is a three-time finalist for the Broad Prize of Urban Education (2009, 2010 & 2014) and 2 time winner of the 2010 and 2014 Broad Prize, designating it as one of the nation’s top urban school districts.  GCPS was voted a Forbes Magazine Top Employer and a 3- time Top Employer for Women.  Gwinnett also boasts National Blue Ribbon Schools and a host of schools recognized at the state level.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.gcpsjobs.org