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Football - Assistant

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Westminster, CO • On-site

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago

Adams 12 Five Star Schools rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

382nd of 640 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Football-Asst.
Date Posted:
1/20/2026
Location:
Mountain Range High School
Closing Date:
08/21/2026
SALARY INFORMATION: See Athletic Coaches Salary Schedule (Appendix B - Certified Master Agreement)
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 2.5
FTE: .0625
JOB CODE: 1850AB
POSITION TYPE: Replacement
LOCATION: Thornton, CO
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Head Coaches must hold a current certificate in AED/CPR upon hire.
• Assistant coaches must hold a current certificate in First Aid/CPR or a willingness to obtain.
• All coaches must be a CDE licensed teacher or hold a valid Coaches registration with CHSAA upon hire.
• All Coaches in Colorado must hold a current concussion certification from the NFHS or Children's Hospital Colorado upon hire.
• All Coaches must pass the CHSAA annual Coaches Exam.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Previous coaching experience and/or participation at the high school or college level is preferred.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
• Ability to supervise students, enforce district, school, league and CHSAA rules and regulations.
• Possess knowledge and skills in the specific sport.
• Ability to plan, organize and successfully direct specific sport.
• Ability to perform, as well as teach, advanced techniques in specific sport.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent Policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
NECESSARY SKILLS AND BACKGROUND:
Hold a current certificate in First Aid/CPR or a willingness to obtain. Previous coaching experience and/or participation at the high school or college level. Must be able to supervise students, enforce district, school CHSSA rules and regulations. Possess knowledge and skills in the specific sport. Ability to plan, organize, successfully direct specific sport. Able to perform, as well as teach, advanced techniques in specific sport.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
• When completing the application, please include current/previous coaching experience in the Work Experience section of the application or paste your resume, with coaching experience listed, to the online application.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary to be paid will be based on the sport and previous years of experience, per Certified Master Agreement language. Compensation for performing coaching responsibilities if offered and assigned by the district shall be as set forth in Athletic Coaches Salary Schedule.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Colorado Paid Sick Leave, employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to non-benefited employees regardless of hours worked. To learn more see our Benefits Overview
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Rev. 7/24

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