Middle School Assistant Football Coach

Essential Functions

• Assists the Middle School Coordinator in implementing scheme, techniques, and play standards as delegated by the Varsity Head Coach.
• Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Provides instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, self‐discipline, leadership, and self‐confidence.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school athletic program and school community.
• Supervises all practices, games, team trips, locker rooms, and all athletic facilities.
• Keeps current on education with technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport or coaching in general.
• Assists Middle School Coordinator with uniform and equipment maintenance and inventory.
• Works within the policies within the Athletic Department and school to address issues or concerns.
• Updates the Middle School Coordinator frequently during the season about any issues, concerns, or highlights.
• Performs special assignments and related duties as they apply to the football program.
• Adheres to the Student Protection Policy (SPP) procedures and training.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
• Preferred coaching experience in assigned sport.
• CPR certified.
• Serve as a Christian role model.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Use close and distance vision.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• May stand for extended periods of time.
• May work in an environment with loud sounds.
• Works both indoors & outdoors in heat and cold weather conditions.
• Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written).
• Ability to instruct and model desirable skills and attitude.
• Ability to remain productive and maintain control under stress.
• Ability to maintain a clear focus on a positive student athlete experience.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and during school holiday closures.
• Part-time temporary position for sport season with some pre-season requirements.