Head Coaching Position - HS Football

Head Coaching Position Sport: High School Football

High School Football Coach Flyer

The North Marion School District is seeking its next Head Football Coach – an inspiring leader with a passion for football and a dedication to mentoring student athletes. Our football program has a proud tradition of excellence, with a history of strong performances, on and off the field. Supported by dedicated alumni, a committed school, and a supportive community, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact, shaping the future of our program. We are looking for a coach who will honor this legacy of success while pursuing excellence in all facets of the program for years to come. If you’re ready to lead, mentor, and develop a top-tier program, we encourage you to apply today!

The individual accepting this position will coach High School Football beginning in the 2025 season. This coach will possess high ethical and moral standards and be able to work under the guidelines and policies set forth by the North Marion School District, North Marion High School and Athletic Department, and OSAA. The candidate should be an excellent role model for high school student athletes, establish rapport with players, teach the fundamentals and strategy of their sport and be supportive of relationships between athletes and all North Marion School District staff. This position is evaluated and renewed annually.

For further information please contact Mark Sundquist, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at mark.sundquist@nmarion.k12.or.us (503-678 -7123) or Wes Owens, Director of Safety & Security at wes.owens@nmarion.k12.or.us (503-678-7104).

Special Requirements: (Certification, training, specialty skills or previous experience)

• Must be NFHS/ASEP certified.
• Possession of a valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate, including CPR/AED.
• Prior to start of employment, must have completed: OSAA Concussion test, ODE Steroid test, OSAA Heat test, all NMSD SafeSchools staff training and OSAA Anti-Racism training, as well as all other pertinent training requirements. (Upon completion, certificates to be filed with the HR office.)
• Ability to effectively communicate with administration, teaching staff, community members, parents and student athletes.
• Must demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Will coach individual participants in the skills and disposition necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons.
• The ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred (bilingual is defined as fluency in reading, writing and speaking two languages.)
• Previous successful Head Coach experience preferred, or minimum of 3 years as an assistant coach.
• The ability to build a successful youth program within the District

This position may also be filled internally by either a licensed or classified staff member.

REPORTS TO: Principal and Athletic Director

POSITION START DATE: Prior to 2025-26 School Year

APPLICATION END DATE: 3/31/2025, or until filled

All applicants must apply online at: https://northmarion.schoolspring.com/

Applicants recommended for conditional employment are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal record check at their own expense.

North Marion School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, and/or disability of employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.