Never Miss a Detail on Your Coaching Resume
The comprehensive 47-point checklist covering 7 essential sections that ensures your resume has everything athletic directors look for when hiring coaches.
Resume Checklist
Football Coaching Edition
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7 Sections Covered
What's Inside the Checklist
47 essential checkpoints organized into 7 sections to ensure your coaching resume is complete, professional, and ready to impress athletic directors.
Football Coach Resume Checklist
47-Point Comprehensive Review
Section 1: Header & Contact Information
Section 2: Professional Summary
+ 42 more checkpoints...
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Header & Contact Information
8 checkpointsFull name, professional title, phone, email, city/state, LinkedIn profile
Professional Summary
6 checkpoints2-4 sentence summary, years of experience, coaching levels, key specializations
Coaching Experience
12 checkpointsPositions in reverse chronological order, bullet points, responsibilities, achievements
Achievements & Results
10 checkpointsWin/loss records, championships, player advancement, team improvements, awards
Education & Certifications
6 checkpointsDegrees, institutions, certifications (CPR/AED, NFHS), coaching clinics
Skills & Additional Sections
6 checkpointsTechnical skills, software proficiency, offensive/defensive schemes, references
Formatting & Presentation
9 checkpointsConsistent formatting, clean fonts, proper margins, PDF format, spell check
One Missing Detail Can Cost You the Job
Athletic directors are very busy. Small mistakes and omissions are enough to eliminate candidates before they ever get an interview.
Missing Critical Information
Athletic directors scan resumes in 30 seconds. Missing one key detail means getting passed over.
Inconsistent Formatting
Uneven spacing, mixed fonts, and poor organization make even great coaches look unprofessional.
Forgetting Quantifiable Results
Without specific stats and achievements, your experience looks generic and forgettable.
A Systematic Way to Perfect Your Resume
The 47-Point Resume Checklist gives you a foolproof system to review your resume before every application. Covering 7 essential sections, check off each item and submit with confidence.
Complete Every Section
Never forget a critical detail that could cost you an interview.
Save Hours of Review
Systematic approach catches errors faster than reading through repeatedly.
Stand Out Immediately
Polished, complete resumes get noticed by athletic directors.
Interview-Ready Confidence
Submit applications knowing your resume is 100% complete.
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How to Use the Checklist
Three simple steps to a perfect resume
Print or Open the PDF
Download the checklist and either print it out or open it alongside your resume on your computer.
Go Through Each Section
Work through all 47 checkpoints, marking each item as you verify it's included in your resume.
Fill Any Gaps
Any unchecked items are opportunities to strengthen your resume. Add the missing elements and re-verify.
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