Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator JobID: 472
* Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
* Date Posted: 12/15/2025
* Location: Northampton High School
Assistant Football Coach position available as the Defensive Coordinator. Position is effective March 2, 2026. TITLE: Assistant Coach
CATEGORY: Athletic Coaching
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director / Building Principal / Head Coach
JOB SUMMARY: Assists the head coach in providing leadership, coordination, and supervision of his/her sport.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, preferred
* Possesses prior coaching experience
* Possesses prior experience as a player in applicable sport
* Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
* Possesses thorough knowledge of the rules and skills of the specific sport and ability to demonstrate skills
* Possesses knowledge of the psychology of coaching, preferred
* Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills
* Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
* Possesses ability to maintain a professional working relationship based on honest and open communication with student/athletes, coaches, parents, all school personnel, booster groups, officials, and the media
* Possesses valid driver's license if position requires travel around district
KNOWLEDGE OF
* Applicable State, District, and PIAA laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
* Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of children
* Basic first aid and CPR
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
* Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation; inform District of any accommodations needed
* Presents self to act as a positive role model
* Serves as a teacher of the fundamentals and finer points of the sport; develops strategy for contests; develops the individual and collective skills of the team; reflects the philosophy of the school and the athletic program
* Serves as a role model for athletes in areas of demeanor, language and conduct during contests, practices, and at all school related functions
* Adheres to the policies of the PIAA, District 11, the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, and the Northampton Area School Board
* Ensures all athletes have completed physical forms before they take the field
* Monitors the enforcement of all school policies that pertain to athletics, including, but not limited to academic eligibility, PIAA eligibility, and school disciplinary matters
* Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory of all equipment
* Instruct athletes on the safe use and care of all equipment
* Assists the head coach in conducting well organized practice sessions each day throughout the season when contests are not scheduled
* Accepts assigned responsibilities from the head coach
* Assists in the supervision and monitoring of conduct and behavior of all team members and managers during all contests and practices, as well as the transportation between such events
* Maintains a working relationship with the athletic training staff
* Assists the head coach in communicating with athletes and parents before the start of the season to convey information relevant to the program
* Participates in professional development during the off season
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS
* Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, seminars, or other professional growth activities
* Administers to the health needs of students, as needed
* Participates in meetings, conferences, and in-services, as assigned
* Performs related duties, as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Possesses ability to access, input, and generate output of data from a computer
* Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
* Possesses ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information
* Measured in terms of frequency - select A, B, C, or D for the Lifting & Body Movements: A B C D. Not at all Occasionally Frequently Constantly. 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%.
* Transport: Up to 10 lbs: C 11 to 20 lbs: B Beyond 20 lbs: B
* Mobility: Possesses ability to move about the gym or grounds to access equipment and files: C
* Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff, and the public: D
* Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: C
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
Applicable sports season; Compensation per the PSEA-NEA Agreement.
FLSA STATUS
EXEMPT
Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
Postings current as of 2/19/2026 3:02:07 PM CST.
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