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Seasonal Part-Time Varsity 8-Person (Tackle) Football Assistant Coach Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on ...

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How much do football assistant coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for football assistant coach in California is $20.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.51 and $27.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant football coach do?

An assistant football coach provides support to the head football coach in both administrative and coaching capacities. They work with each player on the team to improve their athleticism and skill in the game of football. Other duties of an assistant football coach can include recruitment efforts, strength training and conditioning, defensive strategy, or offensive tactics. An assistant football coach may work for a high school or college team, depending on their level of experience. They must collaborate with other coaches to help build the best possible football team.

What is a football assistant coach?

Football Assistant Coaches are members of a football team's coaching staff who support the head coach in training players, developing strategies, and managing specific aspects of the team such as offense, defense, or special teams. They often specialize in coaching particular positions, analyzing opponents, and helping with game planning. Assistant coaches play a vital role in player development and ensuring practices and games run smoothly. Their responsibilities can vary based on the level of play, team needs, and coaching structure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a football assistant coach?

To thrive as a Football Assistant Coach, you need a solid understanding of football tactics, training methodologies, and relevant coaching certifications such as a UEFA or USSF license. Familiarity with video analysis tools, performance tracking systems, and fitness monitoring technologies is typically required. Strong leadership, clear communication, and motivational skills help foster team cohesion and player development. These skills and qualities are essential for supporting the head coach, enhancing team performance, and ensuring efficient training and match preparation.

What are some common challenges faced by a football assistant coach and how can they be managed?

Football Assistant Coaches often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as supporting the head coach, developing player skills, and handling administrative tasks. One of the main challenges is balancing strategic input while respecting the head coach's vision and decisions. Effective communication, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset are crucial for navigating differing coaching styles and ensuring a cohesive team environment. Additionally, staying organized and proactively addressing player concerns can help foster trust and smooth day-to-day operations.

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

AspectFootball Assistant CoachFootball Coach
CertificationsCoaching certifications, often at youth or amateur levelsAdvanced coaching licenses, such as UEFA or USSF licenses
Work EnvironmentAssists in training, practices, and game day supportLeads training sessions, develops strategies, and makes game decisions
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, youth clubs, amateur teamsProfessional, college, or semi-professional teams

The main difference between a Football Assistant Coach and a Football Coach lies in their responsibilities and level of authority. The assistant supports the head coach by helping with training and game preparation, while the coach takes on a leadership role, making strategic decisions and managing the team. Both roles require coaching certifications, but the coach typically holds more advanced licenses and has greater responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Football Assistant Coach job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,839 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Part-Time Varsity 8-Person (Tackle) Football Assistant Coach

On-site

CRYSTAL SPRINGS UPLANDS SCHOOL
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 51 - 200 employees

$23 - $40/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Seasonal Part-Time Varsity 8-Person (Tackle) Football Assistant Coach
 

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA, with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrate scholarship, strive for balance, and foster inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.  

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

  • We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
  • We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.
  • We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
  • We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
  • We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
  • We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

  • Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
  • Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills 

JOB SUMMARY

Crystal seeks a Seasonal part-time Varsity 8-Person Tackle Football Assistant Coach. The Varsity 8-Person Tackle Football Assistant Coach is responsible for overseeing athletic training and strength and conditioning workouts, and for providing technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport. Coaches have responsibilities not only to the students under their supervision, but also to the parents, the school, and the community.

Key Job Competencies

  • Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding.
  • Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the Crystal community.  
  • Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.  
  • Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.            
  • Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.
  • Collaboration: The interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task, or develop ideas or processes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Exhibits and mentors the student-athletes in good sportsmanship and fair play.
  • Attends the rules interpretation meeting and training.
  • Attends mandatory coaches’ meetings.
  • Monitors the conduct of their student-athletes during practice games.
  • Provides a safe environment for the student-athletes by checking the playing area and equipment before each practice and game/competition.
  • Prevents injuries through thoughtful, balanced workouts.
  • Instructs student-athletes in the basic rules and fundamentals of the sport.
  • Assists in implementing training programs for the Athletic Development Program.
  • Implements athlete registration and evaluations and maintains the evaluation database.
  • Upholds Crystal’s core values.
  • Fosters an inclusive team environment.

Travel Required

  • Light travel between the MS and US campuses.
  • Travel to and from competitions in the Bay Area, and potential overnight travel for regional and state competitions within California (if the team qualifies).

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • Three  years of minimum related experience is preferred
  • Valid CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association)
  • Football experience
  • General knowledge of best practices in interscholastic athletics and football, specifically

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Able to work in a dynamic environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
  • Works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
  • Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20-50 pounds

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Other Professional Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits

This is a Seasonal part-time position, working approximately 15 hours per week. It is not eligible for benefits. This position is paid hourly at $23-$40 per hour. Season key dates: start on August 3, 2026, and end around October 28, 2026.

The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. First consideration will be given to individuals who apply between July 10, 2026, and July 20, 2026. Second consideration will be given to individuals who apply between July 21, 2026, and August 7, 2026. The ideal start date for this position is August 3, 2026.