26/27 Middle School Assistant Football Coach (Lincoln Middle School)

About the role

Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student-athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student‑athlete’s greatest potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development (District level meetings – 4 hrs; School level meetings – 3 hrs; Outside meetings/Clinics – 1 hr).
• Supervisory responsibilities: student‑athletes.

Requirements

• Physical demands: able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching).
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student‑athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

Pay

Salary grade: $2,000 per season.

Schedule

Length of work year: seasonal.