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Varsity Head Football Coach

Duties

Oakland CUSD #5, as a part of the Tri-County Co-op, is looking for an individual to fill the role of head varsity coach for high school football.

  1. Assist the athletic director to arrange all schedules for the season, including practices and games.
  2. Assist the athletic director in maintaining and caring for athletic facilities and to aid in the preparation of the facilities for contests when needed.
  3. Conduct a pre-season meeting with all candidates outlining training rules and expectations regarding the athlete's attitude, conduct, and appearance as an athlete and as a student.
  4. Plan practices and game strategy.
  5. Assist the Athletic Director in the purchase of equipment from responsible companies, following the school's purchasing procedure.
  6. Responsible for the issuance, return, care and inventory of equipment
  7. Keep accurate records of student participation in athletic contests.
  8. Ride the team bus to and from athletic events
  9. Conduct practice and games with the highest level of sportsmanship and ethics. Profanity is not to be used by the coaching staff or athletes
  10. Distribute and maintains of emergency forms
  11. May be required to perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have successful experience coaching football at the high school level.

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  2. Maintain required coaching certifications
  3. Pass a background check/fingerprinting
  4. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
  5. Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
  6. Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
  7. Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.
  8. Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
  9. Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
  10. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. 
  11. Ability to push and pull up to 10 lbs.

Salary/Benefits

The stipend for the 26-27 school year, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, is $5822.

Additional Notes

Oakland is the host school for this sport within the co-op.  The co-op is comprised of Kansas HS, Oakland HS, and Shiloh HS.

How to Apply

Send the following documents to Kendall Huffman, Principal, Oakland CUSD #5, 310 Teeter St., Oakland, IL 61943 or email to kendall.huffman@oakland5.org

  • Oakland CUSD5 Application (Attached)
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Proof of Certification (If Completed)
  • Professional References

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xFPpItzg90bnigilKVg3XeB8R2lkoKc0/view

Job Posting Date

1/12/2026

Start Date

N/A