Assistant Coach - Football

Young World Physical Education; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Public School System seeks an Assistant Coach for football at East Jefferson High School in Metairie, LA. The role involves assisting the head coach, organizing the football program, and ensuring compliance with LHSAA and JPPS policies.

The position requires CDL B, Louisiana teaching credentials, and Heads Up USA Football certification. Travel/after-school hours are expected with emphasis on program growth and community relations.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate and LHSAA eligibility.
• CDL class B with P and S endorsements.
• Compliance with LHSAA rules and USA Football Heads Up certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in development and organization of the football program.
• Ensure compliance with district/state rules and reporting.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, inventory and issuance.
• Foster sportsmanship and public relations within school and community.
• Coordinate with athletic director and administrators; participate in professional development.
• Acquire CLUs annually and adhere to school and parish requirements.

Skills

Standard English

Public speaking

Media relations

Data reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

CDL Class B w/ endorsements

LDOE bus driver component

USA Football Heads Up certification

Job description

Assistant Coach - Football

Position located at Jefferson Parish Schools EAST JEFFERSON HIGH – Metairie, Louisiana.

Job Description

Position Description:

• Assist the head football coach in the development, organization and implementation of the entire football program, and provide leadership to football personnel and student athletes.
• Adhere to all LHSAA assigned district, JPPSS and LHSAA rules and regulations relative to the football program.
• Work day consists of time after completion of the school day, necessary to adequately prepare the coach’s team for competition.
• Work weekends and holidays as determined by the preparedness of the team.

Scope of Responsibility

• Assist the head coach in overall supervision of the football program.
• Assist the head coach in maintenance (reconditioning), inventory, and issuance of all equipment.
• Build sportsmanship and provide good public relations in the school and community.
• Ensure all student athletes have a current physical exam.
• Ensure that all student athletes have adequate insurance coverage as specified by the JPPSS and the LHSAA, and that proper documentation on each student signed by the parent/legal guardian to purchase or decline extra insurance exists.
• Participate in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics and seminars.
• Acquire thirty-six (36) Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) per year (July 1 through June 30).
• Adhere to Parish and State requirements for promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or documentation of incidents or injuries.
• Cooperate, communicate and work with the school based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the principal and/or appropriate administrator.

Skills and Qualifications

• Communicate in Standard English, orally, in writing and/or digitally.
• Accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
• Accurately communicate with members of the media.
• Represent the school and/or school system at various functions.
• Accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written reports to the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and/or current LHSAA requirements.
• Possess a CDL class B or above with a P and S endorsement free of air brake restrictions.
• Meet all requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component.
• Employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator. Must meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and competency in basic football fundamentals. Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations for football. Certified through USA footballs Heads UP program.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in conditioning of athletes sport specific.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous playing experience in football preferred (on college or university level; minimum experience on high school level).
• Previous coaching experience on the junior varsity, junior high/middle school or other recreation activity level in football.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of football injuries.

Physical Involvement

• Standing, running, walking, reaching, bending and lifting is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate athletic techniques and physically transfer or position athletes as required.
• Move heavy athletic equipment.
• Provide own transportation to games, work locations and meeting sites.
• Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Compensation

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type

Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.