Gridiron Football is the leading non-contact youth football organization in the country. No one knows - or does - football better.
Calling All Coaches!
Our volunteer coaches are the heartbeat of the Gridiron Football. Moms and dads who want to create a fun experience for their kids and other kids in the community. So we're here to provide you with the best tools, training, and resources to ensure your success.
- Find your local league.
- Select the “Get Involved” tab on the menu.
- Complete the sign up process and submit your info for a background check.
- Coaches pick their team jersey color.
*No leagues near you to coach? You can start a league!
The benefits of being a Gridiron Coach
You get to spend quality time with your kids while being active on the football field. You are helping to create a lifetime of memories that will be remembered long after your players leave the football field.
Coaching doesn’t require a big time commitment. Most parents are going to be out watching their kids practice and play, so why not get involved? For the most part your time commitment is the same as your child’s time commitment. Add in a little team communication and time to draft a quick practice plan and you are there — running the team this Season!
Coaching is a great motivation to turn off your phone for 2 hours and just focus on the kids.
Whether you are a seasoned coach or a brand new coach, Gridiron Football will provide you with the tools to be successful.
It’s fun! Make it a positive experience for the kids in your community and really help to make a difference. It’s not about the wins or losses, it is about how you can help build self confidence in kids that allow them to excel in other aspects of life.
It’s easy to sign up to be a volunteer coach! It can be done in just a few simple steps!
Ref With Us
You'll have the responsibility of ensuring the game is administered in a safe and impartial manner and in the spirit of fair play, and keep the action moving and the games on time. The skills we teach can make you money for the rest of your life! Football organizations all over the country are always looking for skilled and motivated sports officials. Gridiron registered officials are paid.
Partnered with our coaches, you'll be the most visible face of our company to our customers.
How to Sign Up
Find your local league and inquire about available opportunities with the local Gridiron Commissioner.
Expectations for a Gridiron Official
At Gridiron Football safety is our highest concern.
- All of our playing formats are either flag or touch football. Tackling is not allowed in our organization.
- Your primary concern is to oversee the game in a safe and impartial manner.
- We strongly believe in the concept of "preventative officiating". Preventative officiating is when officials guide, inform and encourage players to play within the rules and to avoid penalties that slow the game and create a punitive environment.
- We are not there to punish players. We are there to help create a safe, fair and superior football experience.
- We expect you to know the rules, be reliable, be mature, do your best and learn continuously.
- To be successful, you have to be self-motivated. Take the time to read, watch videos, observe senior officials, and be open to the feedback we give you.
- Being an official is a position of authority and respect that is earned and much more than just a striped shirt. We expect you to take it seriously.