Head Coach- Football

About LPS
Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston's north shore. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 19 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative Jr/Sr high school. We are a linguistically rich community with 68% of our students speaking two or more languages.
LPS Vision and Core Values
Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.
The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values:

• Inclusiveness
• Shared Responsibility
• Collaborative Relationships
• High Expectations
• Inspiring Life-Long Learning

The Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. LPS Strategic Plan
QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three (3) years successful experience as a Head Coach of football in college or high school OR at least five (5) years of successful experience as an assistant football coach in college or high school is preferred.
• Evidence of having played varsity football in high school, college, or any other higher level of education.
• CPR and First Aid instructor experience required.
• Knowledge of care, use and selection of equipment.

All candidates are responsible for proof that they meet the above qualifications, which must be included with their letter of application.
REPORTS TO: Principal/Athletic Director
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor academic climate of all players; check grades and credits regarding eligibility and quarterly progress during the school year. Maintain discipline among teammates.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Coaches established by the Lynn School Committee.
• Work closely with guidance department regarding colleges that are of interest to team members. Establish relationships with college coaches and preparatory school representatives.
• Responsible for organizational matters for the football program, such as maintaining close communications with the Director, community involvement with boosters or varsity clubs, for example, meeting with parents and alumni, etc.
• Evaluate assistant coaches on a seasonal basis and report findings to the Director.
• Recommend selection of assistant coaches to the Director for final confirmation by the Superintendent, based on a posting, screening, interviewing and selection process.
• Attend clinics, conferences and other meetings on a state and league level. Participate in the Northeastern Conference. Stay informed about changes in rules and regulations in MIAA and NEC.
• Complete periodic inventory of all useable football equipment. Prepare annual budget report for equipment, supplies, etc.
• Administer injury claim forms and follow up on progress of all injured players.
• Confer with the Director on schedules for non-league games and pre-season scrimmages.
• Responsible for school facilities including locker rooms and field houses. Check all areas (game facilities) after everyone else has left premises.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.G.L., Ch. 76. Sec. 5, M.G.L., Ch. 151B, and M.G.L., Ch. 151C.