Head Football Coach

DEER TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICT 26J

130 SOUTH SECOND AVENUE, P.O.B. 129

DEER TRAIL, CO   80501

PHONE (303) 769-4421, FAX 303-769-4600 or Email: hwhitehead@dt26j.com 

Hayley Whitehead, District Secretary

DATE OF POSTING:  April 8, 2025

POSITION:     Head Football Coach – Deer Trail High School

SALARY RANGE:  Compensation dependent on coaching experience

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:  Please apply online at www.dt26j.com along with a letter of interest, a letter of recommendation and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position.  Applicant must apply online. Internal applicants please submit letter of interest to Athletic Director. (mjobman@dt26j.com)  

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Certified/Licensed Teacher preferred, consideration
• Experience in coaching High School Football preferred; Head Coach or Assistant Coaching Experience
• Personal experience playing the sport to be coached is desirable
• Certificate(s), licenses(s) or other legal credentials) required by CHSAA
• Safety training in the sport (can be completed once hired)
• Successful experience in record keeping and inventory procedures
• Strong interpersonal communications skills
• Positive, human relations and communication skills with impressionable student athletes
• Philosophy which encourages positive student character, individual growth and teamwork
• Models sportsmanlike behavior at all times

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION:  Position Open Until Filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Assignment starting for this position is negotiable, willing to combine teaching position with coaching
• All contracts/agreements for employment of personnel shall be subject to the approval of BOE.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• No smoking is allowed in any DT26J school buildings or facilities.
• Selected applicant must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer

In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Colorado law and Board of Education Policy AC (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity), Deer Trail 26J does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person has been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Superintendent, Deer Trail 26J School District: 130 South Second Avenue, Deer Trail, CO 80105, 303.769.4421, superintendent@dt26j.com