Football Assistant Coach - High School
Company: Milton Hershey School
Location: Hershey
Posted on: March 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Back to all Careers JOB ID: 25000222 Hershey, PA
Part-time Job Category: Ancillary (Lifeguards/Summer/Seasonal)
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the worlds best pre-K through
12th grade private schools, where over 2,200 students from
disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home, a
top-notch education and access to exceptionally well-resourced
athletic and other extra-curricular opportunities. Thanks to the
generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is
fully endowed with the resources to ensure students thrive. The
school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and
productive lives and is expanding to serve more students. MHS is
currently seeking to fill various assistant coach positions within
the Senior Division Football program. Available positions across
all three teams (Varsity, JV, and Freshman) include the following:
- Varsity Assistant Coaches - JV Head Coach - JV Assistant Coaches
- Freshman Head Coach - Freshman Assistant Coach The team competes
in the Mid Penn Conference in PIAA District III (4A) against a mix
of local public and private high schools. The team typically
consists of approximately 80 athletes and a coaching staff of
10.MHS coaches are exceptionally dedicated to student success, both
on and off the playing field.Additionally, they are responsible
for: - Implementing a strategic long-term vision for exceptional
team achievement. - Implementing effective practices and skill
development. - Collaborating as a cohesive and highly effective
coaching staff. - Ensuring safety regulations and protocols are
upheld. - Collaborating effectively with MHS departments such as
Scholastics, Home Life, Admissions, Graduate Programs for Success
(GPS), Middle Division, and more. These are part-time ancillary
positions with a season running from August to November, with
practices Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Games are
typically on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays (Varsity); Mondays or
Saturdays (JV); and Wednesdays (Freshman). This position is paid a
stipend for the season based on the candidates experience and hours
fulfilled. Additionally, there is an incentive for postseason pay
if qualified for PIAA District/State playoffs. Also, off-season
work is a requirement for this position. Qualifications: - 1 year
of successful elite coaching experience at the high school or
college level. - Proficiency with fundamentals, strategy, PIAA
rules, sportsmanship, and character development. - Exceptional
interpersonal skills, including an exceptional ability to inspire
and lead, as well as effectively collaborate. - PA Drivers license
in good standing; MHS Van Driver Certification completion within 3
months of hire. - Organization, time management skills, technology
use (film, email, etc.). - First Aid/CPR certification every two
years - PIAA Fundamentals of Coaching course completion - High
degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.
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