A Tennessee public school middle school football head coach manages all aspects of a grades 6-8 football program while operating under the rules of the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA).

Qualifications

Employment Status: Public schools prefer full-time certified teachers with a valid Tennessee teaching license but they also hire qualified non-faculty coaches.

Education: A high school diploma or GED is the baseline.

Certifications: Current CPR, First Aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training.

State Training: Completion of mandatory TSSAA/TMSAA Coach Education courses.

Clearances: Successful completion of a criminal fingerprint-based background check and a pre-employment health screening.

Core Job Responsibilities

On-Field Performance & Instruction:

Execute tryouts and evaluate athletic skills.

Lead, plan, and supervise all practices, games, and off-season condition...