Head Coach- Football
Garfield County School District #16
Job Title: Head Football Coach
Job Family: Classified
Department: Grand Valley High School
Typical Work Year: Seasonal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: Coaching Salary Schedule: $4,500.00 - $5,850.00
Reports to: District Athletic and Activities Director and Grand Valley High School Principal
Open Until Filled: Prospective Employees may apply through the online hiring portal at www.garfield16.org
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Job ID#: 1387
Summary: Grand Valley High School is seeking applications of candidates for Head Football Coach for Fall 2025. This is a part-time, seasonal, salaried position located in Parachute, CO. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Responsibilities Include:
1. Effective professionalism and management of the Football program which would include, but not be limited to: scheduling, planning, organizing, in-season and off-season training, budgeting, safety, and promoting the Football team and Grand Valley Activities Department and CHSAA.
2. Demonstrate productive coaching strategies, skills, and knowledge of Football and Field/fitness/training.
3. Establish solid communication and build quality relationships with student participants, parents, and the community in general.
4. To assist the student-athlete in the areas of academic excellence and eligibility and provide an atmosphere of personal growth.
5. A genuine commitment to Grand Valley High School philosophies, students, staff, and the surrounding community.
6. Create and support program purpose in participant intellectual development, agency, productive citizenship, and personal wellness
Desired Qualifications:
1. One to three years of Head coaching experience.
2. Skills related to coaching, teaching, recruiting, and mentoring athletes.
3. Knowledge of CHSAA rules and regulations.
4. Knowledge and management of sports-related injuries.
5. Teaching Credentials preferred.
Required Qualifications:
1. Must possess or gain CHSAA coaching certification, including passing the CHSAA test and attending a football rules meeting.
2. Must have a current First Aid/CPR/AED certification based on district policy.
3. Must complete Concussion Certification from the NFHS, Suicide and Mental Health Training, and Mandatory Reporter Training.
4. Must complete school district small vehicle training.
5. Must agree to and sign the GVHS Coaches Handbook and produce a GVHS football program handbook.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.