Ripon High School is searching for highly qualified individuals to apply for the Head Varsity Football Coach position.
The individual chosen for this position will be of high character and be able to bring exuberant passion and energy each day as they continue to build upon the program's success. Interested applicants should express long-term plans that scaffold from JV2 to Varsity. Individuals with prior High School or College coaching and/or playing experience that are looking to build an interscholastic football program with autonomy are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be, or be willing to acquire, CPR certification and NFHS Coaching certification if not holding a Wisconsin Teaching License. You must comply with all WIAA and Ripon School District rules and regulations.
Please send a letter of interest with experience to Ripon High School Athletic Director, Vince Propson and Assistant Athletic Director, Becki Yoder, to be considered.
The chosen applicant will be deemed the Head Coach for the entire sport, JV2 through Varsity, as well as manage all Assistant Coaches. All staff, philosophy, skill progressions, and expectations would be at the discretion of the Varsity Head Coach. The Varsity Head Coach will work directly with the Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director and will be held responsible for all of the below expectations, but is not limited to the following:
Offering insight on scheduling
Creating a practice schedule with daily practice plans
Facilitate a full practice schedule efficiently and effectively with 50+ students
Teach the fundamentals, skills, and techniques based on your philosophy
Be willing to learn and utilize Artbiter
Offering off-season training and workout assistance
Supervision of students
Effective communication with the Athletic Director, Staff, Parents, and Students
Evaluate athlete success
Be responsible for care, maintenance, and inventory of all equipment and supplies for that sport
Uphold the Co-Curricular Handbook
Prepare and propose a budget for your sport
Prepare and execute a team meeting (including parents) before the first date of practice to review expectations and set goals. This meeting must include your pre-approved Team Handbook and practice and game schedules.
Verify/Determine all bus departure times with the Assistant Athletic Director
Maintain and report organized records of statistics for your sport
Must be willing to be visible/participate in youth activities related to their program
Attend all practices, games, and meetings
Prepare all awards and team recognition night
Conduct yourself as a professional, show great sportsmanship, Ripon pride, and be a role model for the student-athletes while representing the Ripon High School and community.
The regular-season starts in August and runs until November. Practice times will be at the discretion of the Head Coach, Monday through Friday, with the ability to hold weekend expectations. There are 9 regular-season contests. Contests will usually be scheduled on Fridays. There are summer contact days available to work with players as well.
Please refer to Wecan, for a number of other teaching positions open in the RASD that may match your talents and interests.