8th Grade Football Head Coach

The primary responsibility is to promote fun, teach a basic knowledge of football. Coaches must follow the East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department philosophy.

Essential Job Functions:

• Flexible time commitment.
• Promote a positive learning environment for every player.
• Create opportunity and participation for all players during practice and contests.
• Play by and teach the rules and schemes established by the EGR Parks and Recreation Department, the EGR High School Athletic Department, and with each specific league in which we compete.
• Be organized throughout the season with excellent player and parent communications.
• Promote teamwork and equality for all players.
• Inform players/parents of any changes during the season in a timely manner.
• Hold a preseason parent meeting to go over expectations.
• Review and abide by the information presented in the SafeSport Handbook.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Be able to handle conflict in a professional manner with players, parents, and officials.
• You must be available and committed to the entire sport season.
• Conduct organized practices and teach the fundamental skills along with the rules for football.
• Act as an adult role model and mentor.
• Must possess a high degree of knowledge relating to the sport you are coaching including the rules and regulation.
• Prior experience playing and coaching football is helpful but not required.