POSITION: Head Football Coach

F.L.S.A.: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Competitive football and coaching experience preferred

• Possess effective communication skills

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs to shoulder height occasionally

• CPR and first aid certified

• Must hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of Education
• Must hold proper certification for Arkansas Activity Association/NFHS Coaches Education Program.

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  REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 220 day contract.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in the assigned sport. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are successfully competitive.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.

• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings and the ongoing needs of the program.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.
• The Principal or his/her designee may assign other duties and accountabilities limited to those consistent with the applicable job function and pay grade.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work collaboratively with other coaches & staff.

• Maintain positive relations with students & parents.

• Model proper dress, language, demeanor and student/teacher relations.

• Teaching Duties to be assigned.