High School Football Coach

The Head Coach is expected to serve as the public face of the program, creating and maintaining a positive public image while encouraging and training student-athletes to compete at the highest level possible. This position must also lead and maintain a positive program through on-field teaching techniques, scheduling, monitor academic progress, budget management, as well as promoting the sport throughout the District and local community. This position shall have a strong working knowledge and understanding of all SCHSL rules and regulations regarding compliance issues.

It is the responsibility of the Head Football Coach to coordinate and oversee the hiring process of any and all assistant coaches as well as assign individual roles and duties based on their background knowledge and abilities. Will ensure that all assistant coaches work to ensure that players fully understand the fundamentals of the game; teaching safe and effective techniques surrounding the game of football.The coach must develop and maintain a competitive schedule that will allow the team to prepare and compete successfully in the conference, as well as, in post-season play. Requires significant influence and communication with Athletic Director and Principal. Problems faced are frequently complex and multidimensional, requiring broad-based consideration of variables that impact multiple areas of the organization.

• It is the responsibility of the Head Football Coach to coordinate and oversee the hiring process of any and all assistant coaches as well as assign individual roles and duties based on their background knowledge and abilities.
• Will ensure that all assistant coaches work to ensure that players fully understand the fundamentals of the game; teaching safe and effective techniques surrounding the game of football.
• The duty of the Head Football Coach is to ensure that all assistant coaches assigned to the coaching staff are fully cleared through the District Office and Athletic Director with all documents and certifications successfully completed prior to being allowed access to any and all athletic facilities.
• Will also scout other teams and watch film to prepare plays and game plans.
• They will work hard and plan accordingly to make all game-day and game-time decisions.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• The Head Football Coach and Athletic Director will work hand in hand to coordinate practice times, transportation and game schedule. They will also work together for any budgetary needs the football program may need for upcoming seasons.
• The Head Football Coach will meet with players and their families when eligibility is in jeopardy of becoming ineligible for play.
• The Head Football coach is responsible for completing routine grade checks to ensure the academic eligibility of all players.
• Assesses and formally document player’s skills and assigns team positions during tryout periods.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during games and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies,
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Monitor athlete eligibility and physical expiration dates through PLANETHS
• Provide all necessary paperwork for each match or game day contest.
• Rides or Drives district provided transportation to and from events.
• Stays and monitors student-athletes until all team members have been picked up from campus. Appoints assistant coach to fill in if need be.
• 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.
• Assist the Athletic Director with scheduling scrimmages, jamborees, and non-region contests.
• Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Maintains, files, and copies all pertinent SCHSL materials, eligibility forms, transfer forms, and grade reports, and ensures that the SCHSL and archdiocese guidelines are followed.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, teachers, Athletic Director and Superintendent.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment including the weight room.
• The Principal may assign other duties and accountabilities limited to those consistent with the applicable job function and pay grade.
• Football Locker Room Maintenance and Supervision.

Other Duties:

• Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications:

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to read a variety of laws, policies and procedures, technical and professional studies, reference books and publications, etc. Requires the ability to prepare performance appraisals, policies, statistical and analytical reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions, and to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages.

Numerical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals, and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of algebra and statistics.

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery and to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, medical equipment, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination:

Does not require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.

Physical Communications:

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Job Knowledge:

Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Is able to ensure departmental compliance with all laws and regulations and control the activities of the department through effective supervision. Has considerable knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of Florence 1 Schools and other governmental agencies. As a coach, you may need to communicate with parents, students and other school staff members. You can use your communication skills to send emails, letters and other forms of correspondence to other people. You can also use your communication skills to give speeches, presentations and other forms of public speaking. Effective leaders can motivate their team members to work hard and achieve their goals. They can also help their team members develop their communication skills and resolve conflicts. A High School coach can motivate their players to work harder and improve their skills. They can do this by setting goals for their team and rewarding them when they meet those goals. They can also use positive reinforcement to encourage their players to keep working hard. A High School coach needs to be organized to ensure they complete all their duties on time. They may need to plan and lead practices, games and other school events. Being able to manage your time effectively can help you complete all your tasks and ensure your team is prepared for their next game or event. High school coaches often have a background in sports, so it’s important for them to have a strong understanding of the game they’re coaching. This can help them develop strategies for their team and help them understand what each player on the team is capable of. It’s also important for them to know the rules of the sport so they can make fair decisions during games.

Quality of Work:

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all District departments and divisions, co-workers and the public.

Quantity of Work:

Performs described "Specific Duties and Responsibilities" and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce a quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the District.

Dependability:

Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, District policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance:

Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment:

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur, and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment. Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body to ensure student safety and well-being.

Cooperation:

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction. and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same. Questions such as instruction and direction, when clarification of results or consequences are justified, (i.e., poor communications, variance with District policy or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the District.

Relationships:

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and district benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all District employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staff and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the District and to project a good district image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the District. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the District. Interacts effectively with higher management, professionals and the public.

Coordination of Work:

Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety:

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District and various regulatory agencies. Sees that standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Planning:

Plans, directs and uses information effectively in order to enhance activities and production of the department. Knows and understands the expectations of the District regarding the activities of the department, and works to see that these expectations are met. Designs and formulates ways, means, and timing to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the District. Within constraints of District policy, formulates appropriate strategy and tactics for achieving departmental and District objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges and allocates manpower, financial and other designated resources to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the District.

Leading:

Provides a work environment which encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to staff so they know whether their performance levels are satisfactory. Commends and rewards employees for outstanding performance yet does not hesitate to take disciplinary action when necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward the achievement of District goals and objectives.

Controlling:

Provides a work environment which is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits, and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits, and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of District standards, methods and procedures.

Delegating:

Assigns duties to staff as necessary and/or appropriate to meet department goals, enhance staff abilities, build confidence on the job and assists staff members in personal growth. Has confidence in staff to meet new or additional expectations.

Human Relations:

Strives to develop and maintain good rapport with all staff members. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints, and responds appropriately. Maintains the respect and loyalty of staff.

Policy Implementation:

Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of District policies regarding the department and District function. Adheres to those policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities, and ensures the same from subordinate staff.

Policy Formulation:

Keeps abreast of changes in operating philosophies and policies of the District and continually reviews department policies to ensure that any changes in District philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated. Understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and department morale and performance. Works to see that established policies enhance the same.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

240 Salary and work year to be established by the district.