Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
1/30/2024
Location:
Valparaiso High School
Date Available:
2024-2025 season
Closing Date:
when position is filledTitle: ASSISTANT FRESHMAN FOOTBALL COACH - VHS
Qualifications:
Stipend: As stated in the current Valparaiso Community Schools ECA portion of the Teaching Contract.
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
1/30/2024
Location:
Valparaiso High School
Date Available:
2024-2025 season
Closing Date:
when position is filledTitle: ASSISTANT FRESHMAN FOOTBALL COACH - VHS
Qualifications:
- Valid (state) teacher license is preferred but not required
- Previous coaching experience in Football
- A solid understanding of the skills and concepts that is fundamental to teaching the game of football
- Flexibility, organization, and a strong work ethic
- A vibrant personality that is well suited to work with teenaged boys
- Excellent instructional skills and techniques
- Solid conflict resolution and communication skills
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
- To carry out the aims and objectives of the athletic program as outlined by the Athletic Director and school administration
- To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
- At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self discipline and self confidence.
- Maintain high standards as a teacher, both in the classroom and on the field, while advocating the skills, mission and objectives of the District.
- Promote sportsmanship, be understanding and fair, and put integrity ahead of winning.
- Effectively communicate with players, parents, teachers, media, administrators and other groups within the community.
- Work in collaboration with other head coaches to promote multi-sport student athletes.
- Demonstrate necessary organizational and leadership skills
- Have experienced past success in coaching football in a quality program, and have a strong background in coaching as evidenced by level of position and expertise in coaching
- Other duties assigned by athletic director.
- Assist the Head Freshman Football Coach with organizing and running daily practices, as well as attending daily practices.
- Assist the Head Freshman Football Coach with coaching games and organizing managers.
- Assist the Head Freshman Football Coach with organizing equipment and completing the equipment inventory at the end of the season.
- Implement offenses, defenses, basic skills, concepts, and terminology as laid-out by the Head Varsity Coach of the VHS Football Program.
- Attend JV/Varsity Games and Practices when freshman practices/games are not in conflict.
- Participate in High School Program Team Activities and Fundraising Projects.
- Assist the Head Freshman Football Coach with supervision of athletes at and after practice at VHS.
- Complete all required NFHS coaching classes, as directed by the IHSAA, before working with VHS athletes.
- Assist the Head Football Coach with concession supervisions, attending coaches meetings, attending parent meetings, and attending award events.
Stipend: As stated in the current Valparaiso Community Schools ECA portion of the Teaching Contract.