Assistant Football Coach

Qualifications:

• Experience as a coach or assistant coach of desired sport, with evidence of success in working with student-athletes.
• Knowledge of basic skills and techniques related to the activity.
• Required criminal history background check, physical and TB Test.
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Substitute Certificate
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate well to students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion and Heat Acclimatization certifications preferred (or acquired upon hire).

Performance Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and implements an interscholastic program consistent with the total educational philosophy of the Board of Education.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Ensures the safety conditions of the facility or area in which their assigned sport is conducted.
• Keeps abreast of current sport knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sport and of the governing policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and eligibility requirements of the District.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Encourages academic achievement of all athletes through diligent monitoring and counseling.
• Conducts other jobs related to his/her program suggested by the Director of Athletics and/or Principal.
• Conforms to rules and regulations as stated in the Coaches Manual.
• Remains mindful of the District’s hours of operations and will not schedule events or practices after school hours.