Football Defensive Coordinator/Classroom Teacher

Football Defensive Coordinator/Classroom Teacher

Houston Christian High School (HCHS) is seeking to fill the position of Football Defensive Coordinator to begin for the 2026-27 school year. This is a part-time position but may be combined with  another role to become  a full-time position.

Applicants should have a comprehensive knowledge of the sport, coaching high school athletes, and development of assistant coaches. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience building a highly competitive program and the ability to successfully recruit middle school players. Coaches at HC promote sportsmanship, foster good character in student athletes, provide for the safety and welfare of all participants, and lead as a Christian role model in all settings. The Football Defensive Coordinator reports to the Director of Athletics and the Head Football Coach. Additional duties of this coach include working in coordination with the Director of Athletics to manage program budget, supervise activities and promote positive community relations. Applicants shall embrace the athletic philosophy of the school and give full support to the multi-sport athlete.

Minimum Requirements:

Broad knowledge and skills in the principles and methods of Football program operations.
Ability to supervise and evaluate the coaching responsibilities of assistant coaches.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of SPC policies and HC policies governing athletics.
Understand and agree with the philosophy and mission of HC.
Minimum of five years coaching experience preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Interested candidates may complete and submit the Houston Christian Professional Application a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: hr@houstonchristian.org. Instructions and the application are accessible from the Employment page at www.houstonchristian.org.  Resumes are not reviewed without the complete HC application.

While HC gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours.

Houston Christian High School inspires young people to lead by uniting faith, intellect and gifts to reach their greatest promise. Serving grades 9-12, the school draws from public, private, and parochial schools across Houston. The school’s state-of-the-art facilities sit on a 45-acre campus, which house the award-winning academic, athletic, and arts programs. The school is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Council of Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA), and the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC). HC is located at 2700 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Houston, Texas, 77043.

For more information about Houston Christian High School, visit Welcome to HC.