Athletics - Head Coach - Varsity Football (2024-2025 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Head Coach for Varsity Football to inspire and lead student athletes. This role involves coaching game strategies, organizing practices, and fostering a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will possess effective coaching techniques, strong communication skills, and a commitment to student development. Join a supportive community where your leadership can significantly impact young athletes' lives and help them appreciate the sport while excelling in their academic pursuits.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma and Connecticut coaching certificate required.
• Experience coaching high school or college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaches student athletes in game strategies and techniques.
• Develops practice schedules and assesses players' skills.
• Monitors academic performance of team members.

Skills

Coaching Techniques

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Leadership

Active Listening

Education

High School Diploma

Connecticut Coaching Certificate

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

Job description

Athletics - Head Coach - Varsity Football (2024-2025 SY)

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Position Description

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

ATHLETICS - HEAD COACH

VARSITY FOOTBALL

BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL

Position Description

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Supervises and assigns duties to assistant coaches, as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their children.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletics program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, & requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parents’ night, banquets, awards nights, and pep assemblies.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience working with high school students
• Knowledge of academic area
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent reading comprehension
• Excellent math comprehension
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma Required
• Connecticut coaching certificate
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Training; Connecticut Coaching Module #15 certificate
• Experience as a coach at high school or college level preferred; combination of head coach, assistant coach, player and/or education may be substituted
• Three years’ high school coaching experience
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
  
  

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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

12.10.2024

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