Head Boys Football Coach

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Arlington Heights, IL 60004, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.01 Salary, Job Category: Education, Qualifications:

Job Title: Head Football Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Athletic Director

Job Purpose:

The Head Football Coach at Saint Viator High School coordinates and provides overall leadership for the football program, cultivating a positive team culture, driving player development, and building a sustainable program while upholding the values and mission of Catholic education.

Key Responsibilities:

● Manage and evaluate assistant coaches

● Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for scheduling of facilities/games

● Assure that a coherent, comprehensive program is established and maintained

● Assist in scheduling non-conference events

● Develop a consistent philosophy for discipline

● Afford opportunity for off-season options

● Assist in maintenance of their given playing area with his/her team when necessary

● Extend considerable time and effort with the press for team/athlete/school recognition

● Maintain inter-level communication with assistant coaches, holding coaches meetings at least once per week

● Maintain harmonious relationships with conference coaches

● Participate in practice/games 6 days a week during the season unless special circumstances prevail, withstanding holidays

● Maintain IHSA expectations of officials relationships

● Support games of all program levels when possible

● Work with the Athletic Director in establishing an accountable budget

● Work with booster group

● Remain current on practices and procedures relative to coaching expertise

● Actively supports the athletic code

● Attend all head coaches meetings

● Attend all necessary CCL and IHSA meetings

● Maintain open communication with parents

● Encourage participation in other sports and does not prohibit or discourage this participation

● Collaborate with Athletics and Enrollment teams to support recruitment and retention of student-athletes, engaging feeder schools and prospective families

● Serve as a positive representative for Saint Viator football in the community and coordinate media engagements with the Brand & Marketing team

● Attend all awards ceremonies

● Attend the year end annual sports banquet

● Keep an updated inventory of all uniforms, equipment and supplies ● Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Qualifications/Experience:

● Previous Varsity Head Coaching Experience or College playing experience preferred.

● Personal support of Saint Viator High Schools mission and vision.

Skills and Abilities:

● Maintain a positive attitude with staff and players at all times. Does not publicly degrade or insult a player at any time.

● Observe and illustrate good sportsmanship at all times

● Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Working Environment:

● Work in a school environment, collaborating closely with students and other coaches.

● Position requires evening or weekend hours for School games, meetings, and events.

About Saint Viator High School:

Saint Viator High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory community of learning called to provide religious formation and an academic program of excellence to young men and women. Guided by the Viatorian mission, all Saint Viator graduates are equipped to discern who God wants them to be, discover what the world needs, and transform the communities they encounter.

October 2026

Qualifications

Job Title: Head Football Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Athletic Director

Job Purpose:

The Head Football Coach at Saint Viator High School coordinates and provides overall leadership for the football program, cultivating a positive team culture, driving player development, and building a sustainable program while upholding the values and mission of Catholic education.

Key Responsibilities:

● Manage and evaluate assistant coaches

● Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for scheduling of facilities/games

● Assure that a coherent, comprehensive program is established and maintained

● Assist in scheduling non-conference events

● Develop a consistent philosophy for discipline

● Afford opportunity for off-season options

● Assist in maintenance of their given playing area with his/her team when necessary

● Extend considerable time and effort with the press for team/athlete/school recognition

● Maintain inter-level communication with assistant coaches, holding coaches meetings at least once per week

● Maintain harmonious relationships with conference coaches

● Participate in practice/games 6 days a week during the season unless special circumstances prevail, withstanding holidays

● Maintain IHSA expectations of officials relationships

● Support games of all program levels when possible

● Work with the Athletic Director in establishing an accountable budget

● Work with booster group

● Remain current on practices and procedures relative to coaching expertise

● Actively supports the athletic code

● Attend all head coaches meetings

● Attend all necessary CCL and IHSA meetings

● Maintain open communication with parents

● Encourage participation in other sports and does not prohibit or discourage this participation

● Collaborate with Athletics and Enrollment teams to support recruitment and retention of student-athletes, engaging feeder schools and prospective families

● Serve as a positive representative for Saint Viator football in the community and coordinate media engagements with the Brand & Marketing team

● Attend all awards ceremonies

● Attend the year end annual sports banquet

● Keep an updated inventory of all uniforms, equipment and supplies ● Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Qualifications/Experience:

● Previous Varsity Head Coaching Experience or College playing experience preferred.

● Personal support of Saint Viator High Schools mission and vision.

Skills and Abilities:

● Maintain a positive attitude with staff and players at all times. Does not publicly degrade or insult a player at any time.

● Observe and illustrate good sportsmanship at all times

● Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Working Environment:

● Work in a school environment, collaborating closely with students and other coaches.

● Position requires evening or weekend hours for School games, meetings, and events.

About Saint Viator High School:

Saint Viator High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory community of learning called to provide religious formation and an academic program of excellence to young men and women. Guided by the Viatorian mission, all Saint Viator graduates are equipped to discern who God wants them to be, discover what the world needs, and transform the communities they encounter.

October 2026