, CGHS, Head Football Coach at South Lane School District

Cottage Grove High School Head Football Coach School YearPosition Open Until FilledCottage Grove High School is seeking a dynamic committed and student-centered Head Football Coach to lead our football program beginning in the school year.We are hiring as soon as possible to allow the incoming coach time to:Build a coaching staff for the spring and summer periodsEstablish program expectations culture and communication systemsPlan and implement off-season development leading into Fall 2026Our goal is to provide the next head coach with every opportunity to build a successful sustainable program well before the 2026 football season begins.About Cottage Grove FootballThe ideal candidate will embody and advance the CGHS Athletic Mission:To Teach Compete with Honor and Dignity Serve Community and Pursue Excellence.We are seeking a leader who demonstrates:Integrity honoring commitments acting with accountability and doing what is right.Excellence maintaining high standards in athletics academics and personal conduct and showing unified support for all CGHS programs.Respect valuing all individuals through sportsmanship communication and positive leadership.Growth Mindset recognizing achievement at all levels celebrating improvement and ensuring all student-athletes have meaningful opportunities to develop.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Head Football Coach will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Cottage Grove Football Program including:Program LeadershipProvide vision direction and oversight for the entire programyouth middle school and high school levels.Build and mentor a complete coaching staff; supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.Establish and maintain strong positive relationships with players families youth programs and community partners.Coaching and Player DevelopmentAnalyze and teach fundamental and advanced football skills techniques and systems.Plan organize and run high-quality practices and off-season sessions.Develop game plans manage game operations and evaluate performance.Create a positive disciplined learning-focused team culture.Academic Administrative and ComplianceMonitor academic progress eligibility and the overall well-being of student-athletes.Ensure full compliance with CGHS Sky-Em League and OSAA rules and expectations.Collaborate with the Athletic Director on scheduling budgeting fundraising and program needs.Department and Community EngagementSupport the broader CGHS Athletic Department by assisting with events collaborating with other programs and contributing to a unified athletic culture.Demonstrate a commitment to service sportsmanship and representing CGHS with pride.Preferred QualificationsHigh School Head Coaching experience (preferred)High School teaching or staff experience (preferred)Experience in program building community engagement and multi-level program alignmentStrong communication organizational and leadership skillsAbility to model CGHS values and expectations on and off the fieldCompensationStipend compensation will follow the current Cottage Grove High School athletics salary schedule.To ApplyPlease apply online at: position will remain open until filled.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERSouth Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sex sexual orientation national origin disability parental or marital status age veterans status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA). Key Skills Campaigns,Data Entry,Christmas Temporary,Advocacy,Control Engineering Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1