Illinois School District U-46
Description
To provide knowledge, motivation and leadership in an interscholastic sport in which the student can excel to his full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Direct and leads a coaching staff- Monitor assignments and duties of assistant and lower level coaches and annually evaluate all coaches.
- Design and implement an organizational structure that reports to the Athletic Director.
- Expected to maintain effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents and the community.
- Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, etc.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
- Assume responsibility for inventory, selection and care of equipment.
- Responsible for the supervision of all students under their care.
- Build and sustain a successful program that is widely supported and respected by the High School staff and community at large.
- Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
- The Head Varsity Football Coach is responsible for the all levels of the program (Sophomore and Freshmen) level programs.
- Collaborate with the Athletic Director for all fundraising activities and maintain accurate records of monies collected and deposited in compliance with District policy and procedures.
Education:
- Head Football Coaching experience required or professional coaching/player level equivalent.
- A verifiable record of having been part of a winning tradition, including post season playoff competition as coach is preferred.
- Previous successful football coaching experience at a varsity level/professional level during the previous four years.
- Proper certification with American Sport Education Program and/or Valid Illinois Teaching certificate.
- Varsity level coaches are expected to have had previous successful varsity coaching experience and experience in playing the sport at the collegiate or high school level.