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The Covenant Day School Athletics Department is seeking a varsity boys head football coach to begin working with the team for the coming 2025-2026 academic year and will lead the football program for Covenant Day School in alignment with the school’s mission and vision.   A successful candidate will emphasize Christ-centered community and competition, be a gatherer/builder, be excellent at building appropriate relationships and mentoring students, have the respect and admiration of parents, and have a high football IQ and ability to coach athletes to achieve their best.  The coach will maintain a positive and encouraging presence on campus to grow and move the CDS football program forward in excellence.  Reporting to the Athletic Director, the position is part-time and seasonal in nature.

 At Covenant Day School, our vision is to transform hearts and minds for the glory of Jesus Christ.  We desire to carry out this vision as a unified and diverse covenant school community that seeks to love the Lord with heart, soul and mind, love our neighbor as ourselves and demonstrate the “more excellent way” that only comes though the gospel of Jesus Christ.  We are committed to welcoming one another, to striving to honor each other consistently, to walking in humility toward one another, and to examining the Scriptures with one another.

• Partner with the Athletic Director to provide leadership and vision for Covenant Day School’s football program; lead and mentor assistant coaches as well as JV and middle school coaches to have an integrated program with shared vision and focus
• Partner with lower, middle and high school divisions to build team culture and interest in the football program across the school; for example ensure lower school football clinics are in place from year to year
• Must be well versed in all aspects of football; football playing experience in High School or above levels strongly desired; coaching experience required along with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of coaching
• Attend and lead all scheduled football practices and games; organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises; determine game strategies
• Build appropriate relationships with team student athletes and school faculty/staff by maintaining a campus presence throughout the school year
•  Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport; partner with fitness center staff to schedule strength and conditioning workouts for team members 
• Assess players’ skills, monitor players during competition and practice, keep the Athletic Director informed of the athletic performance of students
• Follow established protocol in the event of an injury to an athlete
• Perform administrative tasks of the position including distributing equipment, supplies and uniforms, maintaining eligibility forms and other records, and following Covenant Day School athletics policies and procedures
• Lead and direct the team exhibiting Christian values to encourage good sportsmanship and camaraderie
• Desire to work with and mentor high school students; ability to partner and communicate with parents; also partner with local football athletic programs as appropriate
• Carry out requests of Athletic Department leadership and for partnering with other coaches and teams as needed
• Committed follower of Jesus Christ reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life 
• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height
• Additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or Head of School

 Seasonal Schedule:

• Season will be during the timeframe of August through November with off-season training scheduled as directed
• Practices and games are generally scheduled as after school hours (3:30 and later) and evenings. 
• Approximately eight regular season games will typically be on weekdays in the early evening, final schedule to be determined
• Opportunity to lead summer sports camps and/or strength building seminars at Covenant Day School