Head Varsity Football Coach

The Opportunity:

Founded in 1888 Kiski is one of the most established small boarding schools in Pennsylvania and in the United States. Home to 200 students, from around the country and around the world, Kiski is a dynamic, diverse, and vibrant community that is fully committed to living out its mission of preparing students for success in college and in life.

Kiski’s football program has a long and storied history. Many of its players have gone on to be successful in college football programs around the country. More importantly, Kiski School views football as a vehicle to teach student-athletes sportsmanship and character. Kiski’s next head football coach will be a champion for the school and for the program, and will be someone who is eager to develop and make their mark on a small, but competitive program. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated coach looking to grow a football program in a supportive and academically-focused environment. At Kiski, coaches mentor and develop student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom, and play a key role in shaping their futures. This role can be adapted for the right candidate and could be paired with full time employment at Kiski, or could be a part time position.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Lead all aspects of Kiski’s football program, including practice planning, game strategy, and player development.
• Work closely with the admissions office to identify, recruit, and retain mission appropriate student-athletes to the football program. 
• Cultivate a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, character, academic success, and overall excellence both on and off the field. 
• Lead a staff of football coaches to successfully accomplish shared goals for the program. 
• Work closely with the athletic department on all logistical aspects of football operations. 
• Work closely with the college counseling office to assist student-athletes in their college searches, especially those who aspire to play football on the college level.
• Participate in the broader Kiski community through a supplemental role such as teaching or administration, and by performing residential life duties.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a football coach at the high school level and/or college-level.
• A demonstrated passion for building and developing a successful, mission-aligned, football program at a school like Kiski. 
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor young athletes.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with the admissions office in recruiting efforts.
• Willingness to contribute to the school community beyond coaching duties, including teaching or administrative responsibilities and residential life duties.