[header] How to be a high school football coach [title] Analyze the time you have to commit to coaching. [step] It isn't professional or collegiate football, but at a high school level coaching football still takes up a lot of time. Depending on your position, the job can take anywhere from 15-60 hours a week, often on top of a full-time job. 
[substeps] Possible commitments include leading game film studies, weightlifting, coaches' meetings, drawing up game plans, scouting, recruitment, and parent meetings. Those that have a significant other or a family should speak with them first.