Head Coach - Football chez Downingtown Area School District

Position: Head Coach - Football
Location:  Lionville Middle School
Benefits Eligible: No
Effective Date: Fall Season, 2026-2027 school year
Anticipated start date:  Approx. 8/12/2026
Requirements:  Football experience required

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. 
 
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust  
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

Qualifications:  To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.  The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Football experience required
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
  • Click here for more information about required clearances
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information

EOE