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Job description
Head 8th Grade Football Coach - Sheridan Junior High School
JobID: 1608
Position Type: Athletic Coaches/ Coaching
Date Posted: 5/6/2026
Location: Sheridan Junior High School
Job Summary
Head Football Coach - 8th Grade Team - Sheridan High School
Sheridan County School District 2 seeks a friendly, inspiring, and committed 8th‑grade football coach to join the Sheridan Junior High football team.
Stipend
$3,582 per season
Qualifications
Obtain current endorsement through the Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) prior to the start of coaching responsibilities. Click here for a guide to getting properly endorsed.
Maintain all appropriate certifications (CPR, First Aid) and immunizations.
Reports To
Activities Director
Job Goal
Within the framework of the entire athletic program, provide leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of the coaching area through coordination, planning, evaluation, and implementation of programs.
Performance Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination of all programs (7‑12).
Plan and administer staff responsibilities, staff plans, seasonal plans, and scouting duties if applicable.
Maintain liaison and active participation with other community activities, i.e., recreation.
Assist in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assignment of coaching staff.
Assist in the ongoing evaluation of the coaching staff.
During Season: Implement Athletic Standards as outlined in Athletic Handbook.
Provide information for transportation, officials, and game management.
Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities being used.
Follow the procedure for initiating purchase orders.
Assume supervisory control over all phases of teams in the program.
Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis to develop the athlete's greatest potential.
Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner as outlined in the Athletic Handbook.
Ensure building regulations are understood and enforced.
Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of best training and injury procedures.
Conduct oneself and teams in an ethical manner during practice and contests.
Report a summary of all contests and provide publicity information that would aid the program and athletes.
Instruct players concerning rules, rule changes, new knowledge, and innovative ideas and techniques.
End of Season: Arrange for systematic return of all school equipment and hold the athlete responsible for any equipment not returned.
Arrange for the issuance of letters and special awards.
Arrange for cleaning, sorting, and inventory of all equipment.
Be concerned with care and maintenance of facilities.
Recommend equipment needed to be purchased or repaired.
Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments.
Equipment Used
Athletic equipment for the assigned sport as well as the weight room and athletic training room as necessary.
Physical Demands
Frequently walk, sit, talk or hear. Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Perform basic first aid skills.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Terms of Employment
Approximated duration of assignment will be determined by position; salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.
Job Category: Season
Exemption Status: Non‑exempt
Days/Year: Variable per season
Hours/Day: Variable per season
Insurance Eligibility: No benefits
Contract Position: No
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be in accordance with the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sheridan County School District No. 2 does not discriminate on the basis of economic status, intellectual ability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, or religion in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities.
Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Sheridan County School District No. 2.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act exemption status (exempt/non‑exempt from overtime) is designated by position. Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
Wyoming State Statute requires any employee initially hired by SCSD2 on or after July 1, 1996, to pass a criminal background check with DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation).
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Worksite address
sheridan, WY, 82801, US
Who can apply
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