Assistant HS Football Coach

A coach has special knowledge about a particular sport. Coaches are like teachers in that they impart knowledge or skill in the activities of life. The Coach plans, coordinates, and supervises all components of their specific sport program for student-athletes. Work under the advice and consent of the Head Athletic Director to carry out activities to teach the fundamental skills to prepare athletes for competitive sports. Coaches are to train athletes not only in their concentrated activities but also to have the mind of Christ even when they are under pressure.  This person shall be spiritually mature and shall instill a life of Faith, Character, and Academic Excellence in the life of our students and faculty while modeling our mission of fostering a life of faith and service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities for this position, but are not limited, to:

• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical conditioning necessary to achieve individual and team success.
• Assists in scheduling, reviewing, supervising, adapting, collaborating, developing, and coordinating all athletic games/meets as needed.
• Generate an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play.
• Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation among teammates.
• Attends all events for the specified sport as required by the athletic office.
• Provide training rules and other regulations of the sport to all participants.  This includes attending parent meetings to ensure a good understanding of the goals and purposes of the athletic program.
• Monitor student grades, behavior, and attendance.  Determine disciplinary action when team rules are broken.
• Works closely with coaches, team captains, and student managers.
• Provide inventory control of all assigned equipment.
• Assists and works closely with sport software programs as needed.
• Promote sports within the school.
• Implement emergency procedures for injured players when necessary.  Ensure properly trained personnel and supplies are present at sporting events.  Work with parents to get medical clearance before the athlete returns to sports.
• Handle all correspondence pertaining to athletics in a positive manner.  Respond in a timely fashion to parent complaints, questions, and requests.
• Communicate athletic accomplishments and awards to the Athletic Director and announce them via the school newsletter, websites, local newspapers, etc.
• Perform any other duties that the administration may assign.

Qualifications

• Pass appropriate TAPPS certifications and be committed to adhere to all TAPPS rules and regulations.
• Possess evidence of adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Athletics Director.
• Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED certification
• Valid CDL License or willing to obtain a license.
• Willing to participate in profess