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Flag Football Middle School Head (and Assistant) Coach

Ridgefield Academy


Job Location:

Ridgefield, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: m 2500 - 3000
Posted: 7 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ridgefield Academy is an independent coeducational day school serving grades PreK-8. We are seeking a Flag Football Head (and Assistant) Coach for our Middle School sports program for grades 6-8. This position is for the fall season beginning on September 2 2026 and ending on November 12 2026.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Organize and run practices to help improve athletes fundamental skills form and stamina.
  • Maintain rosters and team records.
  • Mentor players to develop sportsmanship and respect for the game.
  • Coach games and motivate student-athletes consistent with the schools athletic philosophy.
  • Ride on bus to and from games.
  • Assure parents sign out child when leaving from a game.
  • Be aware of safety conditions.
  • Adhere to the schools mission and abide by the coaching handbook.
  • Communicate as needed with the Athletic Director.

Requirements:
  • Must have at least 2 years prior experience coaching youth.
  • Must be punctual and proactive in coaching and leading a sports team.
  • Must provide three professional references and pass a background check.
  • Must have a High School diploma Bachelors Degree a plus.

The coaching commitment is typically Monday through Thursdays from 2:30-3:30. Games are usually every week and are typically scheduled from 3:45pm to 5:00pm not including travel time back to campus from games away. There are no weekend commitments.

This is a stipend position based on experience. The pay range is $2500 - $3000 for a Head Coach which is issued in two installments throughout the season.

Interested candidates please send your resume to Beth MacInnes Athletic Director at .

For more information on Ridgefield Academy please visit our website at

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Ridgefield Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Junior IC