HEAD EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL COACH
Christchurch School is a co-ed Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 9—12.
Founded in 1921, Christchurch is located on a 125-acre waterfront campus on the
Rappahannock River in Virginia. The school’s Mission is to inspire and guide each
student's unique journey to self-confidence, purpose, and identity within a caring,
structured community, where they discover their infinite value and develop the skills to
become compassionate, successful, and engaged global citizens.
Position Overview: Christchurch School seeks to hire a dynamic Head Football Coach to
pioneer its first year competing in the Eight-man Virginia Independent Football League
(VISFL) for the 2023-24 academic year. The ideal candidate should be able to set the
tone for the school’s eight-man football program that accurately reflects the school’s
Mission. This position’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Act as Head Coach of the football team
Scout under the rules of VISFL
Practice, planning, and game preparation
Oversee organization and use of equipment
Oversee uniform distribution and collection
Transport the team to away games
Requirements and Qualifications:
Prior high school football coaching experience is required
Some knowledge of eight-man football and its benefits is preferred
Bachelor's degree
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Opportunities: In addition to coaching, applicants may also apply to be
involved in other aspects of the School. Examples include teaching, administration,
residential life etc.
Physical demands
Ability to handle all physical demands of being the Head Football Coach
Ability to be mobile around campus and buildings
Work environment
Fast-paced, small boarding and day school
Travel is required
Equal Employment Opportunity. The School is an equal opportunity employer.
The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants
without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a veteran, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical conditions including lactation, age, disability, genetic information or any other
factor prohibited by applicable law. All aspects of personnel management – including
hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff, discipline, termination,
compensation, benefits, training and working conditions – will be administered in
accordance with this policy. Each employee is expected to do their part to maintain a
working environment free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Conditional Offers: An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the
applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of
successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.
Benefits: Christchurch School offers a highly competitive compensation package for this
position. Benefits such as health insurance, retirement, professional development, and
housing may also be included at the discretion of the school.
Interested applicants should contact John Dehm, Director of Athletics and Co-Curricular Programs, jdehm@christchurchschool.org
Christchurch School is a co-ed Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 9—12.
Founded in 1921, Christchurch is located on a 125-acre waterfront campus on the
Rappahannock River in Virginia. The school’s Mission is to inspire and guide each
student's unique journey to self-confidence, purpose, and identity within a caring,
structured community, where they discover their infinite value and develop the skills to
become compassionate, successful, and engaged global citizens.
Position Overview: Christchurch School seeks to hire a dynamic Head Football Coach to
pioneer its first year competing in the Eight-man Virginia Independent Football League
(VISFL) for the 2023-24 academic year. The ideal candidate should be able to set the
tone for the school’s eight-man football program that accurately reflects the school’s
Mission. This position’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Act as Head Coach of the football team
Scout under the rules of VISFL
Practice, planning, and game preparation
Oversee organization and use of equipment
Oversee uniform distribution and collection
Transport the team to away games
Requirements and Qualifications:
Prior high school football coaching experience is required
Some knowledge of eight-man football and its benefits is preferred
Bachelor's degree
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Opportunities: In addition to coaching, applicants may also apply to be
involved in other aspects of the School. Examples include teaching, administration,
residential life etc.
Physical demands
Ability to handle all physical demands of being the Head Football Coach
Ability to be mobile around campus and buildings
Work environment
Fast-paced, small boarding and day school
Travel is required
Equal Employment Opportunity. The School is an equal opportunity employer.
The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants
without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a veteran, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical conditions including lactation, age, disability, genetic information or any other
factor prohibited by applicable law. All aspects of personnel management – including
hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff, discipline, termination,
compensation, benefits, training and working conditions – will be administered in
accordance with this policy. Each employee is expected to do their part to maintain a
working environment free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Conditional Offers: An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the
applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of
successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.
Benefits: Christchurch School offers a highly competitive compensation package for this
position. Benefits such as health insurance, retirement, professional development, and
housing may also be included at the discretion of the school.
Interested applicants should contact John Dehm, Director of Athletics and Co-Curricular Programs, jdehm@christchurchschool.org
