Football Coach - High School Varsity Head

JOB

DESCRIPTION

Coach

• High

School

Varsity

Head

Purpose Statement A Varsity Head Coach serves in an oversight capacity under the direction of the site Administrator/Athletic Director. They are responsible for all of the

structure,

planning,

safety,

and

development

of

the

players

and

coaches

in

their

assigned

area

in

order

to

maintain

a

successful

program

for

the

institution.

Essential Functions

Ensure

that

athletes

and

coaches

have

been

properly

cleared

by

District

personnel

before

participating

in

practice

or

competition.

Demonstrate

awareness

of

the

maturity,

physical

development

and

readiness

of

athletes

with

appropriate

plans

for

safe

instruction,

conditioning

and

supervision.

Be

physically

present,

provide

competent

instruction,

structure

practices

that

are

appropriate

for

the

age

and

maturity

of

players,

prevent

foreseeable

injuries

and

respond

to

injury

or

trauma

in

an

approved

manner.

Make

sure

facilities

are

locked

and

that

students

are

denied

access

when

a

competent

staff

member

cannot

be

physically

present

to

supervise.

Assess

the

health

and

physical/maturational

readiness

skills

and

physical

condition

of

athletes.

A

progression

of

skill

development

and

conditioning

improvement

should

be

apparent

from

practice

plans.

Identify

foreseeable

causes

of

injury

inherent

in

defective

indoor

and

outdoor

facilities

or

hazardous

environments.

Improve

unsafe

environments,

repair

or

remove

defective

equipment

or

disallow

athlete

access.

Provide

instruction

that

accounts

for

a

logical

sequence

of

fundamentals

that

lead

to

an

enhanced

progression

of

player

knowledge,

skill,

and

capability.

Match

athletes

with

consideration

for

maturity,

skill,

age,

size

and

speed

to

the

degree

possible.

Mismatches

in

these

areas

should

be

avoided.

Prepare

practice

plans

that

account

for

a

progression

of

cardiovascular

and

musculoskeletal

conditioning

regimens

that

prepare

athletes

sequentially

for

more

challenging

practices

and

competitive

activities.

Warn

parents

and

athletes

of

unsafe

practices

specific

to

their

sport

and

the

potential

for

injury

or

death.

Provide

standard

emergency

care

(first

aid,

CPR)

in

response

to

a

range

of

traumatic

injuries.

Select,

train,

and

supervise

coaches

to

ensure

that

appropriate

skill

and

knowledge

levels

exist

among

members

of

the

coaching

staff

to

ensure

appropriate

levels

of

improvement,

safety,

and

well-being

among

athletes.

Manage

overall

athletic

program

to

ensure

continuity

of

the

program

between

levels

(freshmen,

junior

varsity

and

varsity)

and

provide

a

central

focus

for

program

accountability.

Know

and

teach

the

Emergency

Response

Plan

to

team

members

to

ensure

an

expedited

response

by

EMS

and

an

effective

transition

of

care

and

supervision

to

emergency

medical

personnel.

Advance

the

mission

of

the

District

and

school

by

creating

an

atmosphere

of

learning

beyond

the

classroom

that

promotes

the

development

of

academic

and

athletic

skills.

Provide

the

necessary

leadership

and

model

behavior

that

promotes

the

physical,

mental,

moral,

and

emotional

well-being

of

the

coaches

and

athletes

within

the

program.

Analyze

opposition

and

develop

game

strategies

for

the

purpose

of

preparing

the

team

and

individual

athletes

for

competition.

Know

and

follow

all

NFHS

Rules,

District

Policies,

and

AIA/Conference

Bylaws

regarding

safety,

fair

play,

eligibility,

and

funding.

Conduct

and

support

various

activities

for

the

purpose

of

promoting

the

program

in

the

community

and

recognizing

team

and

individual

players'

accomplishments.

Place

the

emotional

and

physical

well-being

of

their

student-athletes

above

their

personal

desire

to

win.

Act

in

a

professional

manner

and

be

a

positive

role

model

for

student-athletes

at

all

times.

Support

athletes

during

the

college

recruiting

process

and

assists

them

in

achieving

their

college

objectives.

Provide

organized

camps

and

clinics,

within

District

guidelines,

to

promote

your

program

and

bring

community

members

into

your

school.

Other Functions

Assists

other

personnel

as

may

be

required

for

the

purpose

of

supporting

them

in

the

completion

of

their

work

activities.

Attend

various

meetings,

workshops,

conferences,

and

clinics

for

the

purpose

of

receiving

and

conveying

information

related

to

their

role.

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Job

Requirements Mental Requirements Learning Development- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts,

and

practical

applications.

Learning

development

is

obtained

by

the

completion

of

a

college

curriculum

resulting

in

a

bachelor's

degree

in

a

specialized

field;

advanced

mathematics,

very

advanced

language

development,

proficient

understanding

of

practical

systems. Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses.

Solutions

may

be

somewhat

technical,

yet

are

relatively

straightforward,

obvious

and

well-defined

once

problems

are

understood.

Responses

come

from

the

realm

of

prior

learning

and

experiences.

Physical Requirements Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday

objects

and

materials

is

needed

to

perform

the

job

satisfactorily. Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying

of

lightweight

materials

or

equipment.

Social Requirements Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information

with

individuals

or

small,

informal

groups.

Skills

in

establishing

harmonious

relationships

and

gaining

cooperation

are

important. Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with

individuals

outside

the

organization

may

occur.

Work Environment Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent. Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure

to

safety

or

health

hazards.

Accountability Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review. Organizational Impact - Level 3 Work results, decisions, and approvals impact the overall design of internal systems, programs, and/or research; the

status

of

others;

and/or

critical

aspects

of

the

final

product

or

service

in

terms

of

quantity

or

quality.

Experience, Education, and Certifications Experience: Job related experience within the specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Familiarity with and understanding of

AIA

and

NFHS

governing

rules

for

required

sports. Education: High school diploma or GED Certifications/Clearances: Arizona Teaching Certificate or NFHS Level 1 Certification. Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Card

while

employed.

Compensation Details FLSA Status: Non Exempt Pay Schedule : Supplemental Athletic Stipend

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