2025-26 Defensive Coordinator - High School

JOB TITLE:      Defensive Coordinator                                                                  CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Athletic Director                                                                             PAY GRADE: Stipend

LOCATION:     ASSIGNED CAMPUS                                                                       DATE REVISED:  02/03/2025

Primary Purpose

Assist in the development of the football program under the leadership of the Head Football Coach. Help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.  Provides students an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasure of sports and the principle of fair play.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arkansas teaching license
• Clear and valid Arkansas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements or ability to achieve within 6 months
• Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Ability to instruct and supervise coaches and student athletes
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Pre-Season

• Confer with head coach on defenses and adjustments to be used in coming season 
• Present notebook changes to staff at summer meeting(s)  
• Supervise defenses in the junior high program with cooperation of head coach
• Formulate goals for the season

In Season

• Study film and scouting reports to formulate the defensive game plan through cooperation with head coach.
• Take charge of defensive practices and the defensive team. Instill pride, morale and intensity in the defenses 
• Take charge of the defensive team on game nights with preparation, adjustments and substitutions in coordination with the head coach 
• Make and keep records of defensive stats
• Create a written, organized and specific practice plan for every practice, including individual and team sessions  

Post-Season 

• Evaluate through film and charts the season with respect to goals 
• Weakness
• Strengths

• Submit ideas or suggestions for next year in written form 

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned