2026-27 Assistant Football Coach Offensive Coordinator Thurston High School

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for an Assistant Football Coach-Offensive Coordinator. This person is responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach including promoting the philosophy and objectives of the OSAA adherence to all department policies and procedures as well as the rules and regulations of Thurston High School Springfield School District and the OSAA. They are also responsible for guiding the programs offensive coaches byproviding playbooks andleading coaches meetings. Thurston High School is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse student and staff population so we seek candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively toour diverse community. The Assistant Coach is expected to conduct him/herself in a loyal honest responsible ethical and professional manner at all times.

Required qualifications:

• Varsity high school or college coaching experience;
• AllNFHS Required Certifications;
• Pass the criminal background check.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience as a high school or college offensive coordinator;
• Experience coaching the passing game; working with and/or directing quarterbacks; running backs or wide receivers;
• Knowledge of OSAA rules and regulations.

Training:

• Design conduct and monitor countable athletically relatedactivities per OSAA playing and practice regulations and department policy including declaring the practice season reporting weekly countable athletically relatedactivities adhering to sport-specific rules regarding voluntary activities and sport-specific safety exceptions;
• As a position or event specialist evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies and design instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and bio-mechanical principles;
• Collaborate with the Head Coach to incorporate position specific learning opportunities into daily practice design. Communicate with all members of the programs coaching staff regarding the progress and training activities of the specific group of student-athletescharged with overseeing;
• Assist in planning conducting and supervising practice and conditioning sessions as deemed appropriate;
• Provide leadership during instructional sessions utilize given discretion in guiding students through the learning experience via a variety of teaching strategies and alter skills as needed to facilitate program needs;
• Collaborate with the Head Coach certified Athletic Trainers and Strength and Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs encompassing recognized and approved methods of improving power speed strength and aerobic performance consistent with industry safety and health standards;
• May be responsible for producing manuals or electronic publicationsfor summer conditioning technical play books and team handbooks;
• Manage film exchange programs per conference game management manuals.

Competitions:

• Scout opponent teams collecting and analyzing tactical and statistical data evaluating and editing game film and designing game plans and strategies;
• Attend coaches preparatory meetings to develop collaboratively determinedcoaching strategies for upcoming competitions and to prepare the official game plan materials and game simulations for the student-athletes;
• Manage team-related game day activities including game-day practices pre- or post-game meals;
• Supervise and assign responsibilities to team manager(s) andvideo staff when applicable;
• Implement game plan evaluate student-athletes performances give feedback as appropriate and maintain statistics as is necessary;
• Assume responsibility for game management in the absence of the Head Coach.

Public Relations & Fund-Raising:

• Assist with/oversee the planning coordination and execution of approved fund-raising activities;
• Participate in the planning and management ofprogram clinics and sports camp.

Other Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of schedules for practice and competition as assigned;
• Assist in or manage coordinating team travel arrangements;
• Coordinate with the equipment manager to ensure the issuance of the necessary equipment and apparel for scheduled practices and competitive events;
• In coordination with the equipment manager monitor the condition of equipment and request repairs or replacement as necessary;
• Assist with or manage awards (e.g. annual participation/letter awards special achievement awards and post-season or championship awards);
• Assist with the teams annual awards banquet;
• Assist with the management of all aspects of football camps and team self-improvement programs;
• Must understand and comply with all NFHS and OSAA rules and regulations at all times. Lack of compliance could result sanctions for the program;
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Experience:

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