Football Assistant Coach – High School

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with coordinating skill development, program philosophy, and equipment management.
• Assist in providing a safe environment for athletes, establishing standards of safeguards against possible injury.
• Assist in planning and supervising practices and training sessions/events.
• Be available for scouting upcoming opponents at the request of the Head Coach.
• Attend staff meetings at the request of the Head Coach.
• Assist with end-of-the-season recognition awards for athletes.
• Maintain communications and a working relationship with the Athletic Director, Head Coach, and other coaching staff.
• Maintain knowledge of current coaching trends by attending seminars, workshops, and in-service training sessions.
• Ensure the building is secure after every practice session, which includes turning off lights and locking doors; share responsibility of post practice/game supervision until athletes leave school property.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma is necessary.
• Experience in the game of football is required.
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code) Nonresidents and Pennsylvania residents who have not resided in the Commonwealth for at least two years prior to the date of application for employment are required to obtain an FBI Criminal History Record.
• Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.