Football, Assistant Coach - with Stipend

About the role

The incumbent will be responsible for directing, or assisting to direct, a competitive sport program and meeting the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) requirements for the program. The coach is both a mentor and positive role model for all students with which they interact.

Responsibilities

• Direct or assist in directing a competitive sport program
• Meet UHSAA requirements for the program
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model for all students
• Build a positive working relationship with students, school staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Develop young athletes while building a strong, positive, and competitive team culture that includes good sportsmanship and excellence in the classroom
• Mentor, train, and educate athletes in the sport and the necessary skills and techniques related to the game
• Foster excellence and a winning culture both on and off the court or field
• Train and educate student athletes in safety and injury prevention
• Continue a program with strong traditions and work with an involved community

Qualifications

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to build a positive working relationship with students, school staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Skill in developing young athletes while building a strong, positive, and competitive team culture that includes good sportsmanship and excellence in the classroom
• Ability to mentor, train, and educate athletes in the sport and the necessary skills and techniques related to the game
• Ability to foster excellence and a winning culture both on and off the court or field
• Ability to train and educate student athletes in safety and injury prevention
• Knowledge of UHSAA requirements and regulations
• Ability to continue a program with strong traditions and the skills necessary to work with an involved community

Minimum Requirements

• Cleared background check through Granite School District
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Requires completing multiple trainings and maintaining multiple certifications, including anti-bullying/hazing training, concussion training, and First Aid/CPR certification (specific requirements may vary depending on the position)
• Coaches have significant unsupervised access to students and are required to clear a background check prior to serving as a coach (Granite School District will cover the cost of this background check)

Additional Information

• Prior coaching experience: Preferred
• Compensation: Stipend Only
• This position closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above
• For questions, contact John Workman, Assistant Principal, at (385)-646-5320 or email jworkman@graniteschools.org
• In the work experience section of the application, please list only your current and previous employers (necessary for the reference check required by Utah statute)
• Please list all coaching related experience on your resume only
• Current teachers under contract with Granite School District do not need to apply to be a coach—please contact the school and make them aware of your coaching interest