The head football coach is responsible for all high school football activities. The head football coach is responsible for various aspects of the football program, such as recruiting within the school, scheduling opponents (in conjunction with the Athletic Director), training, and coaching team members. The head coach will instruct athletes in fundamentals, develop character, model expected behavior, and support the feeder programs. In addition, the coach should have varsity coaching experience (head coaching experience prefered), excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with players, parents, administration, and other coaches. 

 

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess proper teaching/head coaching certification.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship. 
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the Football Program.
• Ensure all football coaches work together toward a common goal within the football program and provide unity within the youth community programs. 
• Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities. 
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation. 
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying. 
• Maintain and secure all football equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment. 
• Assist student athletes with college recruitment.
• Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. 
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.