About this role
Assistant Coach - Middle School Football
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Assistant Coach - Middle School Football Department: Dunbar Middle School Salary Grade: N/A FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Dunbar Middle School Reports to: Athletic Director Date: 08/07/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
• Responsible for assisting the head coach with the football program. Coaching, instructing and performing other duties necessary to the development of the individuals and the team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assists the head coach with planning and running team practice sessions, game preparation, and strength/conditioning. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality
Leadership Competencies
• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Past play experience in football. Preference is given to those with coaching experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the rules and practices of football
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS: OPEN
SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS:
START DATE: 2026-2027