Football Head Coach - Nutley, NJ

JobID: 3639 · Position Type: · Athletics/Activities/Coaching · Date Posted: · 2/19/2026 · Location: · Nutley High School (HS) · Position Summary: Under direct supervision of Athletic director and building principal, conduct a well-organized, well-disciplined energetic program. Pr ...

Job description

JobID: 3639

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

2/19/2026

Location:

Nutley High School (HS)

Position Summary: Under direct supervision of Athletic director and building principal, conduct a well-organized, well-disciplined energetic program. Promote good citizenship and community involvement as well as provide leadership, and oversee all coaching duties delegated to him for an interscholastic program operating under NJSIAA operating bylaws and regulations. Direct and coordinating all aspects of training, preparing and planning for an athletic competition, fiscal management and program activities.

Qualifications: Teacher Certification/Coaching experience/knowledge of NJSIAA bylaws and regulations

Essential Duties: The Head Coach has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide athletes with team goals, standards of performance and code of conduct.
• Promoting the general welfare of the team and help student athletes achieve both team and personal goals.
• Interview and hire and evaluate qualified individuals that will best fit the Nutley program.
• Delegate proper authority to all staff members making sure they understand their role and job description.
• Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practices, training and competition in order to properly prepare for week-to-week opponents.
• Direct all aspect, areas and components of the their program (i.e. defense, offense, and various individual positions).
• Coordinating all strategic aspects of the program.
• Represent program at various in and out of school events, programs, and responsibilities. Including but not limited to fundraising, student activities groups, parents, media, public relations.
• Manage daily operations of their program, as well as direct, supervise and coordinate all administrative aspects.
• Direct various evaluation programs both athletic and academic on a day to day, week to week and season to season basis.
• Organize and direct proper college recruitment procedures.
• Direct and implement a well-organized and effective off-season training program.
• Develop relationships with parents and the community.
• Oversee all aspects of the financial operation of the program.
• Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND REPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of their sport.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of college recruitment methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of NJSIAA guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to lead and guide high school athletes in area of specialty.
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to make administrative /procedural decisions and judgments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of the school, community and the people who live and work in it.

Evaluation of Performance: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.

Additional Responsibilities: Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on supervision and evaluation.

Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.