THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Title: Football Coach
Classification: Extra Duty/Co-Curricular
Reports To: Building Administration and Athletic Director
Terms of Employment: One Athletic Season
Job Purpose Statement/s: The Primary purpose of this position is to perform leadership to assigned athletic program, coaching duties as well as assigning duties and responsibilities to assistant coaches.
Job Qualifications: Provide the leadership and organization of assigned athletic program grades 6-12. Lead in establishing an environment in which student/athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self image. Direct the promotion of a sportsmanship, a winning attitude and commitment to student academic success.
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
- Skills possessed will exemplify a moral character that is consistent with being a positive role model for high school students.
- Knowledge of the sport at the high school level (to include recent rule changes). Develop system of play that can be effectively communicated with assistants to implement grades 9-12. Know how to communicate effectively with athletes and parents.
- Ability to work harmoniously with others. To organize and manage students time effectively. To use problem solving strategies consistently. Adjusts to performing practices in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree Preferred
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; BBP Training; NFHS Coaches Certification or ASEP Certification; ASEP Certification; First Aid/CPR Certification.
Essential Job Functions:
- Directs and supervises organized practices sessions during the regulated season; to include seasonal goals and objectives
- Work cooperatively with parents, other coaches, staff, and support programs.
- Assists the Athletic Director in maintaining the care for athletic facilities and aid in preparation of the facilities for athletic competition.
- Assists Athletic Director in purchasing equipment, supplies and uniforms for the particular sport.
- Assists Athletic Director in game scheduling.
- Responsible to conduct pre-season meeting with all athletes and parents, outlining schedules, student athletic contracts, and Student Athletic Handbook.
- Works to improve skills and knowledge of each athlete and the team as a whole.
- Organizes team members according to competitive levels.
- Enforces appropriate team rules and team discipline.
- Follows OSAA or other (governing body) Guidelines and Principals of Sportsmanship.
- Adheres to requirements of athletic eligibility.
- Adheres to District Athletic Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures of league and OSAA or other (governing body)
- Works harmoniously with Mitchell Booster Club, community, volunteers, parents, and school personnel.
- Communicates effectively (both orally and written) with students, parents, officials, and staff.
- Submits rosters, equipment and uniform inventories and other reports as required.
- Coordinates end of year awards, communications, and events.
- Monitors expenditures in relation to budget and monitors proper use, care, and return of uniforms and other assigned equipment.
- Supervises and/or arranges for proper supervision of student/athletes during practices, games, travel, and related activities.
- Coordinates and is responsible for all media communications 6-12, related to assigned sport.
- Consults with Athletic Director and/or Administration concerning playing conditions, safety concerns, program improvements, player performance, outside complaints, and other related matters.
- Responsible for immediately reporting to the to Law Enforcement or Department of Human Services any instance of suspected child abuse according to (ORS 419B.010).
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