Football Coach

Position Type:
Athletic Coaching

Date Posted:
12/16/2025

Location:
District Office–School Support Services

Coaching Job Description

Athletic Team Coach

The Kern High School District is seeking a qualified and motivated High School Athletic Team Coach to lead a CIF-sanctioned athletic program. The coach will be responsible for providing instruction, supervision, and leadership to student-athletes while promoting academic achievement, sportsmanship, and compliance with all California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), district, and site policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct practices and competitions in accordance with CIF rules and district guidelines

Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and conditioning techniques appropriate for high school athletes

Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and team activities

Foster a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, character, equity, and respect

Ensure compliance with CIF bylaws, league rules, eligibility requirements, and transfer regulations

Monitor and support student-athlete academic eligibility and attendance

Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, athletic directors, administrators, and school staff

Maintain accurate records including rosters, eligibility, injury reports, and required CIF documentation

Coordinate with athletic trainers and follow district concussion management and injury protocols

Maintain, inventory, and properly store athletic equipment and uniforms

Supervise assistant coaches and volunteers in compliance with CIF and district policies

Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the sport, CIF rules, and high school athletics

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school-aged students

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Commitment to the educational mission of interscholastic athletics

CIF & District Required Certifications (must be completed prior to coaching)

Fingerprint DOJ/FBI Clearance

CIF Coaching Education Program (CEP) Coaches Full Certification

Fundamentals of Coaching

First Aid, CPR & AED

CPR/First Aid Training

Sudden Cardiac Arrest awareness training

Heat Illness Training

Concussion in Sports Certification (CIF-approved)

TB clearance

Completion of all district-mandated Keenan trainings

Work Schedule

Practices and competitions occur after school, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the CIF season of sport