Jr High Head Football Coach

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in the assigned sport. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are successfully competitive.

Qualifications:

• Experience coaching football at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, opponents, staff, parents, and students.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in football.
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the Football Program.
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the football program.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Ensure all football coaches work together toward a common goal within the football program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Assess players’ skills and assign team positions. · Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.