Assistant Football Coach - Eaglecrest High School

Cherry Creek Schools; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools in Centennial, CO is seeking an assistant football coach to support the head coach and lead player development across practices and games. You will help implement training plans, monitor safety, and ensure compliance with school rules and league requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating practice sessions, tracking attendance and academics, and maintaining equipment. CPR/AED certification and CO coaching credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of football required.
• CPR & AED certification required.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a Colorado Coaching Certificate.
• Pass CHSAA coaches test, obtain CHSSA coaching registration and complete concussion course per state rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organization and development of the high school football program.
• Supervise level-specific aspects of the program under the head coach's direction.
• Provide information on scores, schedules, sites, and equipment; manage inventories.
• Ensure athletes are cleared to participate and monitor attendance and academic status.
• Apply first-aid and CPR as needed and respond to concussion signs promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Football knowledge

CPR & AED

Colorado Coaching Certificate

CHSAA coaching requirements

Job description

FLSA: Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION SCHEDULE: Hourly

PAY GRADE: Hourly

SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director or designee.

SUMMARY

Instructs student athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self confidence. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. The assistant coach reports to the head coach and the high school athletic director.
2. 2. The assistant coach is responsible for, and supervises all aspects of their level of the program with direction of the head coach.
3. 3. Provides the head coach with information pertaining to his/her level of the program (scores, schedules, sites, discipline concerns, procedures and is directly responsible for inventory of supplies and equipment, etc.) Schedules and attends practice sessions, develops and implements individual/team training plans by the day, week, month, year as appropriate for their level in conjunction with the overall program goals/philosophy.
4. 4. Makes sure each athlete is cleared from the athletic office to participate.
5. 5. Complies with the rules and regulations as established by CCSD, Centennial League, and the Colorado High School Activities Association.
6. 6. Monitors athlete’s attendance/behavior/academic status.
7. 7. Ability to use approved first-aid and CPR skills.
8. 8. Understands the signs and symptoms of concussion and removes players that are exhibiting signs and symptoms of concussion.
9. 9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Assist with the organization and developing the high school program.
2. 2. Basic knowledge of football.
3. 3. Possess or has the ability to acquire a valid Colorado Coaching Certificate.
4. 4. Successfully pass the CHSAA coaches test, acquire CHSSA coaching registration and complete a concussion course per State Legislation and CHSAA By-Laws.
5. 5. CPR & AED Certification required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired.

1. 1. Has previous successful teaching, coaching and/or sport participation experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 1. Heavy physical lifting (50 lbs – items of various shapes and sizes).
• 2. Overhead lifting and squatting required on a daily basis.
• 3. Repetitive motion.
• 4. Standing, bending and kneeling.
• 5. Eye/hand coordination.
• 6. Handling, talking, hearing and near acuity required.

Last Updated: 2020/2021