High School Football Coach / Physical Education & Health Teacher
3 days ago
Baton Rouge
Job Description Location: Helix Aviation Academy - Baton Rouge, LA Employment Type: Full-Time School Year: 2025-2026 About Helix Aviation Academy: Helix Aviation Academy is a STEM-focused, public charter school within the Helix Community Schools network, dedicated to empowering students through rigorous academics, real-world learning, and innovative technology integration. Position Overview: Helix Aviation Academy is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and student-centered individual to serve as our Head Football Coach and Physical Education/Health Teacher. This dual-role position is ideal for a passionate educator and coach who is committed to fostering athletic excellence, academic achievement, and personal growth in students. Key Responsibilities: As Head Football Coach: • Lead and manage all aspects of the high school football program., • Develop and implement a comprehensive training program emphasizing skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and safety., • Recruit and mentor assistant coaching staff., • Collaborate with school administration, athletic director, and parents to promote a positive team culture., • Monitor academic progress and character development of student-athletes., • Ensure compliance with school, district, and state athletic regulations., • Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons in physical education and health for high school students., • Promote lifelong fitness, wellness, and healthy lifestyle habits., • Assess and evaluate student performance and progress., • Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students., • All staff are expected to sponsor one club or Enrichment during school hours when scheduled. Additional pay is not provided as this is a part of every teacher's job role. Required: • Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Health, or a related field., • Valid LA teaching certification or eligibility for certification in P.E. and Health., • Coaching experience, preferably in football, with demonstrated leadership skills., • Strong understanding of adolescent development and the role of athletics in education., • Master's degree in Education, Health Sciences, Sports Management, or related field., • Previous experience as a head coach or coordinator at the high school level., • Opportunity to be part of an innovative, mission-driven school, • Collaborative and supportive team culture, • Access to ongoing professional development focused on instructional technology and best practices, • A chance to make a lasting impact on students' lives and future opportunities