Athletics, Coaching, Disciplinary Action, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Football, Games Programming, Leadership, Philosophy, Team Player, Training/Teaching
Athletics/Activities/Athletics
Date Posted:
5/13/2026
Location:
Central York Middle School
The Middle School Football Assistant Coach plays a vital role in the development of student-athletes by fostering teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Working collaboratively with the head coach, the assistant coach supports the overall vision of the football program by emphasizing fundamental skill development, game strategy, and individual growth. Responsibilities include assisting with practice planning, teaching core football techniques such as blocking, tackling, passing, receiving, ball handling, and defensive positioning, preparing athletes for competition, and promoting sportsmanship and respect both on and off the field. The assistant coach helps cultivate a positive, inclusive team environment that values effort, accountability, and character, while supporting student-athletes as they build confidence, leadership skills, and a lifelong appreciation for the game of football.
Mission: Central York School District provides a high-quality academic experience within a supportive, valued, collaborative community that promotes students' personal growth and the pursuit of their passions and interests.
Our Vision: Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.
Core Values: Character | Perseverance | Accountability | Community | Excellence
Why Join the CYSD Team? Central York School District is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the PA Department of Labor!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Function within the philosophy and objectives developed by the District's interscholastic athletic programs as well as within guidelines available in the Co-Curricular Manual and in building manuals.
- Enhance coaching skills through subscription to professional journals, membership in professional associations and attendance at clinics.
- Administer emergency treatment of injuries in the absence of a trainer, physician or other person more qualified than him/herself.
- Project a positive model for student-athletes, the general student body, and the community at large through appearance, positive attitude, enthusiastic personality, emotional maturity, self-control, leadership, planning, preparation, and good sportsmanship.
- Teach each athlete skills necessary for the appropriate position in the sport, using proven and up-to-date coaching techniques.
- Maintain total loyalty, support of, and communication with the head coach and program while assisting the former in physical, mental and skills preparation of the student-athletes.
- Apply disciplinary procedures fairly and in concert with those of the head coach, school and District.
- Effectively utilize practice time allotted by the head coach in the prescribed manner to further individual and team performance.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or assigned principal.
Where:
Central York Middle School
1950 North Hills Road
York, PA 17406
Qualifications:
* Combination of education and experience necessary to perform the tasks outlined in this job description
* Must have (or willing to obtain) current PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint History Background Clearances.C
CENTRAL YORK SCHOOL DISTRICT