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POSITION SUMMARY To help achieve our vision, Maranatha is seeking a Assistant Football Coach with a dynamic Christian testimony and passionate commitment to our mission. Maranatha's Assistant ...

Assistant Football Coach I

Shoreline, WA · On-site

$1.5K - $3.5K/wk

At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the ... POSITION SUMMARY The position of the Assistant Football Coach I is to provide a Christ-Centered ...

Assistant Football Coach I

Shoreline, WA · On-site

$1.5K - $3.5K/wk

At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the ... POSITION SUMMARY The position of the Assistant Football Coach I is to provide a Christ-Centered ...

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How much do christian football coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for christian football coach in the United States is $18.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Christian football coach?

A Christian football coach is a sports coach who leads a football team while integrating Christian values and faith-based principles into their coaching style. They aim to develop players' athletic skills and character by emphasizing teamwork, integrity, and sportsmanship consistent with Christian teachings. These coaches often include prayer, biblical lessons, and spiritual mentorship as part of their coaching process. Their goal is to help athletes grow both on and off the field, fostering personal and spiritual development. Christian football coaches may work in schools, colleges, or faith-based organizations.

How does a Christian football coach integrate faith-based values into team coaching and player development?

A Christian Football Coach often incorporates faith-based values such as integrity, teamwork, respect, and perseverance into the team's culture and daily activities. This can involve leading team prayers, facilitating discussions on ethical behavior, and modeling Christ-centered leadership both on and off the field. Coaches typically strive to create a supportive environment where athletes can grow not only as players but also in their personal faith. Collaboration with chaplains, school administration, and parents is common to ensure the program aligns with the institution's mission and values.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Christian football coach, and why are they important?

To excel as a Christian Football Coach, you need a deep understanding of football strategies, coaching techniques, and a background in sports education, often supported by coaching certifications. Familiarity with video analysis tools, strength and conditioning programs, and league management systems is also important. Strong leadership, ethical integrity, effective communication, and the ability to mentor athletes in both faith and sportsmanship help set exceptional coaches apart. These skills foster athletic growth, positive team culture, and holistic player development aligned with Christian values.

What is the difference between Christian Football Coach vs Football Coach?

AspectChristian Football CoachFootball Coach
CredentialsCoaching certifications, possibly religious or character development trainingCoaching certifications, sports-specific licenses
Work EnvironmentSchool, church, or community sports programs with faith integrationSchool, college, professional, or community sports teams
Employer & IndustryReligious organizations, schools, youth programsEducational institutions, sports clubs, professional teams

While both roles focus on coaching football, a Christian Football Coach combines athletic training with faith-based mentorship, often working within religious or faith-oriented settings. A Football Coach may work in broader sports environments without religious emphasis. The key difference lies in the integration of faith and character development in the Christian Football Coach's role.

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Infographic showing various Christian Football Coach job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 58% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,021 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

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POSITION SUMMARY

To help achieve our vision, Maranatha is seeking a Assistant Football Coach with a dynamic Christian testimony and passionate commitment to our mission. Maranatha's Assistant Football Coaches will be instrumental in fostering student personal growth and development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
  • Work cooperatively with the entire athletic staff
  • Maintain good public relations with media, board members, parents, officials, players, fans
  • Demonstrate professional growth
  • Provide game results to Athletic Department and Max Preps
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and Godly characteristics
  • Accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community (e.g. Fresh Start Day, Open House)
  • Assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities
  • Keep updated inventory of all equipment and uniforms
  • Be responsible for game day set-up and clean-up of the facilities
  • Assume responsibility for a clean, safe environment for student-athletes committed to the coach’s care.
  • Demonstrate an interest in student-athletes and the overall athletic program
  • Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students
  • Create clearly defined standards of behavior and academic performance
  • Empower and lead a coaching staff in a Christ-like manner
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for coaching and learning

Other Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with other organizations, ensuring the school is well received and presented professionally and positively
  • Respect confidentiality of all personal and organizational information
  • Assist in other duties as needed and directed by the Athletic Director

INTERACTION:

  • Interact internally with faculty, staff, and students. Interact externally with parents, schools, and the community.
  • Practice and promote positive interaction with and among student-athletes, the school and community.

COMMUNICATION:

  • Communicate well with parents and student-athletes about goals, expectations, evaluations, grades, practice dates and times, game schedule, and any other pertinent information/content

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CIF Coaching Education Certification; or completion following first year at MHS, required
  • CPR & First Aid Certification is required for Coaches of all levels (e.g. varsity, junior varsity, frosh)

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:

Education

  • Minimum Education requirements are dependent upon the level of coaching required

Work Experience

  • Minimum of one-year coaching
  • Experience coaching at the high school level or higher, desired
  • Experience coaching in a Christian school or faith-based organization and/or non-profit organization, desired

Language Skills

  • Requires excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • Ability to effectively respond to questions from staff, students, parents, and vendors

Additional Requirements

  • A good, helpful attitude and a team spirit is the hallmark of the support staff at MHS
  • Coaches are encouraged to be active in their local churches

Mental Demands

  • Accept responsibility for own actions
  • Follow through on commitments

Terms

  • At-will
  • Stipend
  • Seasonal

Evaluation

Performance of this position may be evaluated by the Athletic Director, following completion of team’s season (e.g. winter, fall, spring)

Work Environment

The work environment can be indoors and/or outdoors. The environment is typically free from dust and hazardous materials.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a coach to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Never 0%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Climbing

X

Crawling

X

Kneeling

X

Push/Pull

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Squatting

X

Twisting

X

Walking

X

Lifting/Lowering

Up to 20 lbs.

X

Up to 50 lbs.

X

More than 50 lbs.

X

Lifting Over Shoulder

Up to 20 lbs.

X

Up to 50 lbs.

X

More than 50 lbs.

X

Carrying

Up to 20 lbs.

X

Up to 50 lbs.

X

More than 50 lbs.

X

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
  • Work cooperatively with the entire athletic staff
  • Maintain good public relations with media, board members, parents, officials, players, fans
  • Demonstrate professional growth
  • Provide game results to Athletic Department and Max Preps
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and Godly characteristics
  • Accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community (e.g. Fresh Start Day, Open House)
  • Assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities
  • Keep updated inventory of all equipment and uniforms
  • Be responsible for game day set-up and clean-up of the facilities
  • Assume responsibility for a clean, safe environment for student-athletes committed to the coach’s care.
  • Demonstrate an interest in student-athletes and the overall athletic program
  • Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students
  • Create clearly defined standards of behavior and academic performance
  • Empower and lead a coaching staff in a Christ-like manner
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for coaching and learning

Other Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with other organizations, ensuring the school is well received and presented professionally and positively
  • Respect confidentiality of all personal and organizational information
  • Assist in other duties as needed and directed by the Athletic Director

INTERACTION:

  • Interact internally with faculty, staff, and students. Interact externally with parents, schools, and the community.
  • Practice and promote positive interaction with and among student-athletes, the school and community.

COMMUNICATION:

  • Communicate well with parents and student-athletes about goals, expectations, evaluations, grades, practice dates and times, game schedule, and any other pertinent information/content

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CIF Coaching Education Certification; or completion following first year at MHS, required
  • CPR & First Aid Certification is required for Coaches of all levels (e.g. varsity, junior varsity, frosh)

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:

Education

  • Minimum Education requirements are dependent upon the level of coaching required

Work Experience

  • Minimum of one-year coaching
  • Experience coaching at the high school level or higher, desired
  • Experience coaching in a Christian school or faith-based organization and/or non-profit organization, desired

Language Skills

  • Requires excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • Ability to effectively respond to questions from staff, students, parents, and vendors

Additional Requirements

  • A good, helpful attitude and a team spirit is the hallmark of the support staff at MHS
  • Coaches are encouraged to be active in their local churches

Mental Demands

  • Accept responsibility for own actions
  • Follow through on commitments

Terms

  • At-will
  • Stipend
  • Seasonal

Evaluation

Performance of this position may be evaluated by the Athletic Director, following completion of team’s season (e.g. winter, fall, spring)

Work Environment

The work environment can be indoors and/or outdoors. The environment is typically free from dust and hazardous materials.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a coach to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Never        0%

Occasional      1-33%

Frequent    34-66%

Continuous     67-100%

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Climbing

X

Crawling

X

Kneeling

X

Push/Pull

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Squatting

X

Twisting

X

Walking

X

Lifting/Lowering

   Up to 20 lbs.

X

Up to 50 lbs.

X

   More than 50 lbs.

X

Lifting Over Shoulder

   Up to 20 lbs.

X

   Up to 50 lbs.

X

   More than 50 lbs.

X

Carrying

   Up to 20 lbs.

X

   Up to 50 lbs.

X

   More than 50 lbs.

X