Coach - Elementary Football

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jefferson City School District is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Coach – Head to lead and develop student athletes across district programs. The role emphasizes coaching excellence, program leadership, and collaboration with school athletic directors to schedule contests and ensure safety and compliance with district policies.

The coach will mentor students, foster discipline and sportsmanship, and help build a successful, high-performing sports program aligned with the

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teacher certificate required.
• Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District preferred.
• Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach participants to achieve high level in the sport involved.
• Plan and schedule regular practice in season.
• Work with the athletic director to schedule interscholastic contests.
• Maintain attendance records and related paperwork.
• Ensure safety of facilities during practices and games.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship; oversee penalties.
• Organize and supervise the overall sports program.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

Valid Missouri teacher certificate

Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District

Job description

Purpose Statement

The Jefferson City School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Coach – Head to aid in serving the district’s 9,000 students who attend 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, 1 alternative school, 1 pre-school and a variety of alternative educational offerings and services.

Position: Coach-Head

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Activities Director

Salary: Stipend

The Coach will work with applicable directors to ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Further, the Coach will help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Essential Functions

JOB GOAL: To teach and coach our students at the highest level that can be attained which would support the academic beliefs and practices of the Jefferson City School District.

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic completion in the coach’s sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Organizes and supervises a total sports program.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary as may be assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teacher certificate.
• Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport, preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may deem appropriate.

Miscellaneous Requirements

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Must be able to demonstrate performance in physical situations including weather or surface related areas as well as working on game plans or other related tasks that would be done by the head coach.

Contact Information

Human Resources

315 E Dunklin Street

Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.