Assistant Football Coach Job ID 781

Responsibilities

• Responsible with Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization, administration and philosophy of the sport under his/her direction.
• Serves in a leadership capacity to the community program.
• Oversees the high school program in his/her sport.
• Adheres to the MIAA Coaches Guidebook and BPS Coaches Handbook;
• Acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Maintains competency in MIAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Recommends to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled.
• Works closely with the Athletic Director to schedule BPS facility use.
• Sets parameters and supervises fundraising efforts for all teams under his/her direction.
• Develops a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about his/her sport.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Arranges for the presentation of team awards through the Athletic Office.
• Records, submits and maintains necessary MIAA & BPS forms and paperwork.
• Ensures that no bullying/hazing occurs in his/her sport.
• Establishes performance criteria for participation in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
• Checks with Athletic Office on individual athlete’s eligibility.
• Enforces school’s academic expectations; partners with faculty to ensure that student-athletes are academically engaged and successful.
• Injures/Safety: Cooperates with the Athletic Director to verify that no participant is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her physical examination and Baseline concussion testing has been completed.
• Ensures that no bullying/hazing occurs in his/her sport.
• Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used.
• Plans all practice sessions and competitions, and supervises out-of-season conditioning program.
• Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors.
• Plans and executes special events such as assemblies, Senior/Parent Night, team meals, awards banquet, other special recognition, etc.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• First aid and CPR training required.
• MIAA’s Coaches Education Certification Level 1 or 2 certification required of new Varsity Head Coaches (effective 2016-2017).
• Experience In Teaching, Coaching, And Sports Medicine Preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate success in area of application.
• Sport specific certifications preferred.
• Playing Experience Preferred.

Benefits

Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive — personally, professionally, and academically.