VMHS Coach - Football - Head Coach - Varsity - In House - Murrieta Valley Unified School District at Murrieta Valley Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Application Deadline

11/16/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
11/10/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Stipends are based from Step 1, column A of current MTA salary schedule
Length of Work Year
26/27; Seasonal
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Vista Murrieta High School

About the Employer

Welcome to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, a 2018 California Exemplary School District! Thank you for your interest in joining MVUSD, a student-centered district of choice in south Riverside County. We proudly educate over 21,000 students from preschool through high school with rigorous academic programs designed to help every student succeed. We inspire students to participate in our highly acclaimed visual and performing arts programs, championship athletic programs and nationally recognized student activity programs. Highly qualified teachers and staff provide a world-class education that integrates academic and vocational skills and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of a competitive global society. The district also offers adult and community education, early childhood education, child care and a parent center. MVUSD strives to recruit and retain the very best candidates who will inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 1. High-Level Competitive Varsity and/or College Football Coaching experience (minimum of three years) at a comparable institution with successful post-season experience. 2. Experience and understanding of the budget and fiscal responsibilities of a large program. 3. Has demonstrated ability to mentor the six core ethical values of “Pursuing Victory with Honor” (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship). 4. Proven ability to foster, build positive relationships, and mentor the coaching staff in an effort to sustain a successful program. 5. The candidate must not have had any disciplinary action taken against them within the previous seven (7) years. Ability to: 1. Teach fundamental, physical, and mental skills needed in the game of football. 2. Communicate a clear vision for the development of a Football program, including developing comprehensive practice plans and year-round program development. 3. Promote academic excellence within the Football program. 4. Foster a desire to promote school spirit and a positive school climate. 5. Understand the budget and the fiscal responsibilities of the entire program. 6. Build positive relations with staff, students, parents and media. 7. Organize the acquisition and inventory of equipment, material and supplies. 8. Communicate with staff, students and parents with character and competence.

District employees interested in the “open” position need to submit: • “Letter of Interest” • Portfolio that includes expectations for the assignment • Letters of experience • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 1. High-Level Competitive Varsity and/or College Football Coaching experience (minimum of three years) at a comparable institution with successful post-season experience. 2. Experience and understanding of the budget and fiscal responsibilities of a large program. 3. Has demonstrated ability to mentor the six core ethical values of “Pursuing Victory with Honor” (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship). 4. Proven ability to foster, build positive relationships, and mentor the coaching staff in an effort to sustain a successful program. 5. The candidate must not have had any disciplinary action taken against them within the previous seven (7) years. Ability to: 1. Teach fundamental, physical, and mental skills needed in the game of football. 2. Communicate a clear vision for the development of a Football program, including developing comprehensive practice plans and year-round program development. 3. Promote academic excellence within the Football program. 4. Foster a desire to promote school spirit and a positive school climate. 5. Understand the budget and the fiscal responsibilities of the entire program. 6. Build positive relations with staff, students, parents and media. 7. Organize the acquisition and inventory of equipment, material and supplies. 8. Communicate with staff, students and parents with character and competence.

District employees interested in the “open” position need to submit: • “Letter of Interest” • Portfolio that includes expectations for the assignment • Letters of experience • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Reference must be from an evaluating supervisor or administrator. If the coaching position is filled by a certificated teacher, a full-time teaching assignment will also be awarded to the selected applicant (Qualifying Credential permitting) If selected to coach, the following items will be required prior to clearance: 1) Attain the "Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate" through the NFHS website $50. 2) Valid CPR & AED/ First Aid Certification prior to start date (must be an in-classroom course) 3) Completion of Keenan Safe Schools online training modules. 4) Create Home Campus website to upload all certificated into. 5) Completion of Frontline onboarding packet

Comments and Other Information


Reference must be from an evaluating supervisor or administrator. If the coaching position is filled by a certificated teacher, a full-time teaching assignment will also be awarded to the selected applicant (Qualifying Credential permitting) If selected to coach, the following items will be required prior to clearance: 1) Attain the "Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate" through the NFHS website $50. 2) Valid CPR & AED/ First Aid Certification prior to start date (must be an in-classroom course) 3) Completion of Keenan Safe Schools online training modules. 4) Create Home Campus website to upload all certificated into. 5) Completion of Frontline onboarding packet