Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction of the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Football Coach should model and maintain an exemplary studentathlete concept and the personal development of a student athlete who’s on and off the field behavior reflects favorably upon the Saint Mary’s Hall community in general and the athletics program.
2. Responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach in all areas of the football program.
3. Participates in public relations activities.
4. Ensures the highest professional standards and behavior with regard to adherence to TAPPS rules and regulations.
5. Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary, personal matters while adhering to Saint Mary’s Hall and FERPA guidelines.
6. Participates in annual continuing education programs as assigned.
7. Coordinates and assist administration with home and visiting team’s game day activities (schedule practices, setup and breakdown of equipment, personnel, field set up, etc.).
8. Works with Director of Communications to communicate the accomplishments and endeavors of the team, both individuals and as a whole.
9. Assists in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics to include, but not limited to, major fundraisers, camps, and/or clinics.

Qualifications:

1. Thorough knowledge of fundamentals, technical aspects, and strategy for football.
2. Ability to attract and retain qualified athletes and to facilitate timely progress toward graduation.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to learn, apply and adhere to TAPPS rules and regulations.
5. Ability to interact well with officials, coaches, parents, and the public.
6. Ability to work with students of all backgrounds and mentor studentathletes.
7. Demonstrated leadership skills.
8. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus.
9. Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills
10. Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including weekend and evening hours.
11. Must currently hold, or be able to obtain, CPR/First Aid certification prior to completing the hiring process. (The school will cover the cost of training if needed.)

Saint Mary’s Hall is seeking a passionate, energetic Assistant Football Coach who strives to build a highly competitive and challenging program for the SMH student-athletes while supporting the school’s mission. Saint Mary’s Hall is committed to offering a rewarding experience for the students while maintaining high academic standards. A SMH coach is an individual who seeks excellence on a daily basis, while teaching life skills that will benefit the student-athletes within the program for many years to come.