Job Description

Openings as of 12/23/2025

Head High School Football Coach JobID: 274

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching

Date Posted: 12/16/2025

Location: Cascade Public Schools

Job Title

Head Varsity Football Coach

Reports To

Activities/Athletics Director

Job Summary

The Head Varsity Football Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the 8‑man football program, including coaching, training, and mentoring student‑athletes. This role requires a dynamic leader with a passion for sports, a commitment to student development, and the ability to foster a positive and competitive environment and build relationships with the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for all levels of the program.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and mentor assistant coaches and support staff.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of student‑athletes, providing feedback and guidance to help them achieve their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, procedures and trainings governed by Montana High School Activity Association and Cascade Public Schools.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
• Coordinate with the Activities/Athletic Director to schedule and manage practices, games, and other events.
• Oversee and manage the athletic department’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, monitoring expenditures, and adhering to financial policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to supplement financial support for the athletic program.
• Ensure the athletic facilities are well‑maintained, safe, and meet the needs of the athletes and staff.
• Communicate expectations to all stakeholders and student athletes.
• Promote the athletic program within the school and the community to all stakeholders.
• Provide support and guidance to student‑athletes in their academic success and achievements.
• Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years (preferred) of relevant coaching experience, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student‑athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, NFHS, MHSA, and Cascade Public Schools policies and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student‑athletes.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Work Environment

The employee regularly works around others, works with the public, and works inside & outside. The noise level in the work environment varies but is frequently loud. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand continuously. The employee will frequently be required to reach with hands and arms; stop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools/objects. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Mental / Motor Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications. The physical demands & work environment characteristics described within this job description 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.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with established provisions.

Terms of Employment

Stipend as provided by CBA agreement and Cascade Public Schools Handbook.

Background Check

All candidates will be subject to a background check if offered the position.

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