Defensive Coordinator

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to Westminster’s mission and vision, including inclusivity and service core values. As the Defensive Coordinator for the Varsity football program, you will develop and implement defensive strategies, coach student-athletes, and ensure a cohesive defensive philosophy across all program levels. This role requires a strong football background, leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring student-athletes on and off the field. The Defensive Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Program and other staff to build a championship-caliber program that aligns with the school’s values.

According to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), an athletic head coach must either be a certified professional teacher or hold a four-year degree while also being employed in a teaching or administrative role at the school. Westminster regularly has diverse positions available, providing opportunities for candidates to meet these requirements.

Supervisor: Head of Program - Football

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Assistant Defensive Coaches

Position Status:  Salaried, exempt, full-time, Months to be determined by full-time position

Hours of Work:  Standard work week; typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some weekend and evening work will be required. 

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.

• Current or currently pursuing active employment as a Westminster Faculty or Staff Member.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated success as a defensive football coach.
• Strong knowledge of defensive schemes, play-calling, and game planning.
• Working knowledge of computer and statistical programs for game analysis.
• Excellent writing, organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Knowledge of GHSA rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid Certified - preferred.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY:  Defensive Strategy and Program Development

• Develops and implements a comprehensive defensive philosophy and game plan that aligns with the team’s overall strategy.
• Instructs and mentors defensive players in techniques, schemes, and fundamentals.
• Oversees and coordinates all defensive practices, ensuring structured drills and skill development.
• Analyzes game film to evaluate team performance and scouts opposing offenses.
• Makes in-game defensive adjustments and play-calling to optimize performance.
• Works closely with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure defensive players are physically prepared.
• Maintains a strong presence within the school community and engages with younger students and families to promote program continuity.
• Organizes and oversees defensive-specific clinics, camps, and off-season development programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY:  Professional Development and Coaching Excellence

• Attends coaching clinics, conventions, and professional development events to stay current with best practices.
• Shares knowledge and insights with the coaching staff to enhance the program’s defensive strategies.
• Provides mentorship and support for assistant defensive coaches to foster professional growth.
• Fosters a positive and collaborative coaching environment that encourages open communication and teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified is required.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.  The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day.  Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required and is associated mainly with planned events, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

Driving a Westminster vehicle may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.  It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state and local laws.  EOE/M/F/D/V.

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