Head Football Coach

The position reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for all aspects of the football program including discipling and mentoring student-athletes, public relations, scheduling, travel, budget, hiring and management of assistant coaches that includes three full-time staff, and the preparation, planning and strategy necessary for a highly competitive football program.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• May teach a maximum of 4 classes in assigned department.
• Evaluate individual student athletes and develop a coaching plan that takes student-athletes from their point of need to their full potential.
• Work closely with high school, and middle school coaches to build program and develop coaching plans.
• Develop individual and team skills through well planned training and positive reinforcement.
• Communicate proactively with student-athletes and parents/guardians as appropriate regarding expectations, camps, practices, and game schedules.
• Supervise student-athletes before and after practices / games.
• Issue equipment and uniforms to student athletes, ensuring all equipment is maintained properly and uniforms are returned at the end of the season.
• Attend all games (both home and away) continuing through the conclusion of any post-season tournament(s) in which the team participates.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Scripture and its application to all of life, particularly pedagogy, school community, and physical education and coaching.
• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science or instructional content area.
• High school head coaching (DII_AA) and/or collegiate coaching experience.
• Ability to exercise discretion and utmost professionalism in confidential and sensitive student/family matters.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A heart to share the gospel and positively influence young athletes.
• CPR, AED, First Aid certification.