Junior High Football Head Coach

Traders Point Christian Schools is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Junior High Head Football Coach to lead our football program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coaching, a strong understanding of the game, and a commitment to developing young athletes both on and off the field.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have previous coaching and/or playing experience.
• Experience in constructing a program from the ground up and knowledge of IHSAA rules and procedures are highly desired.
• All applicants should agree and abide by our Athletic Purpose Statement, which reads: Traders Point Christian Schools is committed to developing and maintaining an athletic program that is Christ-centered, comprehensive, and competitive, and allows each athlete a unique venue to be a witness for Christ by using his or her God-given talent to move and play.
• Previous coaching experience at the high school level or higher.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
• Knowledge of current football techniques, rules, and strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the Varsity Coach and Athletic Director in the selection and organization of a qualified coaching staff and oversight of the entire football Program, grades 7-12.
• Overseeing and encouraging the spiritual development of student-athletes.
• Proactively communicating with parents and stakeholders in regard to schedules, etc.
• Teaching and coaching the fundamentals of the sport, good sportsmanship, leadership, respect for teachers and adults, fair play, the importance of academics, and relate to and inspire confidence in students.
• Organizing initial team meetings and establishing team rules, procedures, and policies in writing as approved by the Athletic Director.
• Ensure that student-athletes are compliant and academically eligible.
• Abiding by and enforcing TPCA policies on tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
• Supervising regular practice sessions and games, and is responsible for the conduct of participants at practice, games (before, during, after), and while traveling as a member of the team.
• Supervising athletes until the last student leaves that contest.
• Carrying emergency care cards for students whenever at an official event.