Head Football Coach

Job Goal:

Provide leadership to develop and maintain a high quality Football program that is consistent with the mission statement of the Gladstone athletic department.

Qualifications:

• Prior successful head coaching experience desirable.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and moral character.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to work positively with parents, staff and students.
• Follows District and OSAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to organize large groups and to lead fundraising efforts.
• Must be able to attain valid First-Aid/CPR.
• Just have current ASEP/NFHS certification on file.
• Must have current steroid and concussion training certificate on file.

Essential Functions:

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Organize and direct the support staff in areas that carry out the philosophy and expectations of the program.
• Promote and demonstrate positive sportsmanship to team members, colleagues, opponents, officials and spectators.
• Teach the fundamentals of the sport in a manner that provides opportunities for all athletes to learn and improve.
• Support the importance of the role academics plays in the life of the student-athlete.
• Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct at practices and during competitions.
• Be consistent, firm and fair when disciplining an athlete.
• Provide supervision of athletes at all times and maintain security of locker room area.
• Work cooperatively with other programs and the school administration.