Prospective Football and Cheerleading Coach Information

Throughout the years RHAM has boasted a number of excellent Football and Cheerleading coaches who have generously shared their time, efforts and love of the sport with RHAM football players and cheerleaders. Their hard work and dedication have helped make RHAM the vibrant and exciting organization it is and will continue to be in the future.

The job of coaching is a demanding and challenging position, and each year the RHAM Board considers and votes on a number of applications from individuals interested in coaching. All coaches and assistant coaches must re-apply from year to year, therefore, if you are a returning coach/assistant coach or if you are new to RHAM and decide you want to give coaching a try, please follow the steps below.

Head Coach Applications

If you are interested in being a Head Coach, a great place to start is reading the current RYFC Bylaws and to reach out to the Director of Football Operations or Director of Cheerleading Operations to ask any questions you may have and to get an idea of what the expectations of the position are. Next, applicants are asked to fill in the coaching application via the link below. If you are selected for a Head Coaching position, you will also have to submit to a criminal background check.

Head Coach Applications & Submission Requirements

All prospective Head Coaches are required to fill out an application. The applications are now electronic and will be submitted directly to the RHAM Board.

Online Coaching Application

Head Coach applications will be accepted through February 24th, 2024. After all applications have been submitted and reviewed, the RYFC Board of Directors will vote on each opening. Once votes have been tabulated, all applicants will be notified of the results. The newly elected Head Coaches will be posted on the RYFC website and announced to the organization as a whole.

Assistant Coach Applications

If you are interested in being an Assistant Coach, it is also a great place to start is reading the current RYFC Bylaws and to reach out to the Director of Football Operations, Director of Cheerleading Operations, or the Head Coach of the squad you’re considering, to ask any questions you may have and to get an idea of what the expectations of the position are. Next, applicants are asked to fill in the coaching application via the link below. If you are selected for an Assistant Coaching position, you will also have to submit to a criminal background check.

Assistant Coach Applications & Submission Requirements

All prospective Assistant Coaches are required to fill out an application. The applications are electronic and will be submitted directly to the RHAM Board of Directors as well as the appropriate Head Coach.

Online Coaching Application

Once a decision has been made, the Head Coach or a RHAM Board member will make contact and inform you of the status of your application. Then, Head Coaches will reach out all their Assistant Coaches and begin planning for the upcoming season.

Coaching Administrative Information

Head Coaches are voted into their positions by the RYFC Board of Directors and all Assistant Coaches are appointed by their respective Head Coach and approved by either the Director or Football Operations or Director of Cheerleading Operations as appropriate.

New Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches are asked to attend some or all registration nights to answer questions about their squads. Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches are encouraged and advised to meet ahead of the start of the season to adequately prepare for the season. To help in football play preparation, RYFC has purchased licenses for play-writing and film review software. Head Coaches should contact the Director of Football Operations to get password and license information.

All Head Coaches are required, and Assistant Coaches are strongly encouraged, to review the current SNEYFC Bylaws and understand and adhere to all playing rules and regulations within that document. If any coach is unclear about any information within the bylaws they should contact the Director of Football Operations, Director of Cheerleader Operations, or the Director of Conference Relations for additional details.

Due to the time commitment involved in coaching, Head Coaches are exempt from all Guardian Participation Requirements for their coaching season. Assistant Coaches are exempt from some Guardian Participation Requirements for their coaching season. The Director of Football Operations or the Director of Cheerleading Operations will let each Assistant Coach know what requirements are being waived.

All Head Coaches are required to take a Concussion Training course. While not mandatory, all Assistant Coaches are advised to take a Concussion Course.

Football Coach Online Training

Cheer Coach Training Information