Head Football Coach

Title: Head Football Coach

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Schedule/travel: Full-time, academic year position. Travel is required.

FLSA: Exempt

Classification: Staff or Faculty (depends on if combined with another teaching or administrative role)

Position Summary:

Kent School is seeking a dynamic and inspirational Head Football Coach who is deeply committed to the growth and well-being of our students. The ideal candidate brings a genuine love of the game, a strong football acumen, and successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.

This is a chance to shape the next great chapter of Kent Football, building on a proud tradition while creating new momentum for the program. With the full support of an engaged administration and school community, the Head Coach will have the opportunity to design an exceptional student-athlete experience that emphasizes competitiveness, joy, character development, and meaningful connection to the life of the School.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Serving in either a teaching role or department role in keeping with the mission, values, and standards established by Kent School


• Coaching two seasons of interscholastic sports


• Performing regular duty in our residential program (if hired as faculty)


• Participating in Faculty committees (if hired as faculty)


• Serving as Advisor to 5-7 students (if hired as faculty)


• Maintaining Public Passenger Endorsement (PPE) to drive a school vehicle for school activities.

Ideal candidate:

• Student-centered educator.


• Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues.


• Effective oral and written communicator.


• Committed to developing a team grounded in equity and inclusion.


• Committed to player development through the use of film analysis, metrics analysis and clear communication.


• Invested in making positive contributions to the student experience both on and off the field, including in dorms, on teams and clubs, and through advising.

Head Coach duties and responsibilities include:

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  Program Leadership & Strategic Planning

  
  
  
  
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    Co-lead, in partnership with the Athletics Director, the development and execution of a three-year strategic plan for Kent Football.

    
    
  
  
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    Establish short- and long-term goals that strengthen program competitiveness, sustainability, and community engagement.

    
    
  
  
  
  

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  Team Culture & Student-Athlete Development

  
  
  
  
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    Build, reinforce, and sustain a strong team culture centered on:

    
    
    
    
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      Competitiveness and joy in the game

      
      
    
    
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      Mental and physical toughness

      
      
    
    
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      Respect for the game, opponents, and officials that sets a standard among peer schools

      
      
    
    
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      Full engagement in the Kent School community and consistent support of school values

      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Mentor student-athletes in sportsmanship, leadership, resilience, and personal accountability

    
    
  
  
  
  


• Staff Leadership


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    Build and lead a cohesive, supportive coaching staff ranging from highly experienced coaches to those newer to the game.

    
    
  
  
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    Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development to ensure consistent coaching philosophy and instructional quality.

    
    
  
  
  
  

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  Recruitment & Program Growth

  
  
  
  
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    Actively recruit and retain student-athletes in collaboration with admissions and school partners.

    
    
  
  
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    Serve as a visible ambassador for Kent Football within the school community and at peer institutions.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Additional requirements:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.


• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.


• Work is performed on a smoke-free campus.

Additional information:

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and a resume and a list of at least three professional references in a single document to Zack Lehman at [email protected] and Jen Powers at [email protected].  

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors.

Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.