Head Football Coach / Assistant Athletic Director

The Head Football Coach/Assistant Athletic Director will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director in accordance with The Benjamin School’s mission. The Head Football Coach/Assistant Athletic Director must develop and implement a high-quality football program that stresses teamwork and sportsmanship. The individual will be responsible for training student-athletes, preparing them for interscholastic competition, and developing their athletic skills at a highly competitive level. In addition, the individual will oversee all aspects of the football program, including player development, team management, and program administration.

General Professional Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Prior head coaching experience at the high school or college level or extensive experience as a high-level assistant coach; knowledge of or previous experience coaching at a large, competitive independent school a plus.
• Strong record of collaboration and collegiality with school faculty, coaches, players, and parents; desire to teach and learn with peers in departmental and interdepartmental settings.
• Recognition of the many important academic and extracurricular demands that go into creating a strong independent school program.
• Interest and experience in interacting with students outside of one’s designated role at the school.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of The Benjamin School football program.
• Shape the vertical integration of the football program, grades six through twelve. This responsibility will include the hiring of coaches, the development of a unified coaching and developmental philosophy, as well as recognition and knowledge of athletic skill progressions at each level.
• Serve as a strong role model for the student-athletes and coaches.
• Maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with all relevant constituencies, including departmental colleagues, school administration, faculty, media, alumni, parents, and community members.
• Assemble and develop a coaching staff and program ethos that encourages, models, and builds respect, commitment, integrity, and responsibility in each student-athlete.
• Know and understand the rules, policies, protocols, and compliance expectations that come with membership in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).
• Promote the football program within the school community in alignment with the school’s mission.
• Engage Lower and Middle School students and families to promote the program and provide opportunities to introduce younger students and their families to the program.