Football - Ratio Coach - Middle School

Position Summary

The position is for the current season only due to an increase in student participation. Any coaches hired must reapply each year as positions become available. Pay is based on the current year Assistant Coach salary schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of knowledge and techniques associated with the sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
• Study the rules and regulations associated with the sport.
• Promote the sport within the school and encourage students to participate.
• Hold practices on a daily basis.
• Model safety training relative to the sport as demonstrated and directed by the head coach.
• Teach and develop basic skills fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team-oriented behavior.
• Report safety concerns to the head coach and assume responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities used in the program.
• Attend evaluations and meet with the head coach to develop program goals and discuss a plan to ensure consistent instruction of fundamental skills, systems, and strategies.
• Account for all program-related items checked out to him/her at the start of the season.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of sport-specific playing and/or coaching experience in a secondary and/or post-secondary athletics program and/or related club coaching experience.
• Proven training and experience in the presentation of drills, safety factors, and proper application of skills.
• Three or more years of paid middle school and/or post-secondary sport-specific coaching experience and/or related club coaching experience.
• Completion of the National Federation Coaching Fundamentals Course to include passing the test.

Additional Requirements

• Two or more years of paid middle school and/or post-secondary sport-specific coaching experience and/or related club coaching experience.
• Completion of the National Federation Coaching Fundamentals Course to include passing the test.