Defensive Coordinator Football/Teaching TBD

Prairie Grove; Arkansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Arkansas is seeking a Defensive Coordinator to assist in developing the football program under the Head Coach. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching license, alongside excellent coaching and communication skills. Responsibilities include supervising defenses, creating practice plans, and evaluating the team's performance. This role requires physical demands and the ability to work irregular hours. Benefits include a supportive environment and significant involvement in student development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Arkansas teaching license necessary.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation tests required.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures.
• Ability to instruct and supervise coaches and student athletes.
• Ability to pass DOT alcohol and drug tests and annual physical.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the football program under the Head Coach.
• Supervise defenses in the junior high program.
• Evaluate the season for strengths and weaknesses.
• Create organized practice plans for the team.
• Study film and scouting reports to formulate the defensive game plan.
• Take charge of defensive practices and the defensive team; instill pride, morale and intensity.
• Take charge of the defensive team on game nights with preparation, adjustments and substitutions.
• Make and keep records of defensive stats.
• Create a written, organized and specific practice plan for every practice.
• Evaluate through film and charts the season with respect to weaknesses and strengths.
• Submit ideas or suggestions for next year in written form.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to instruct and supervise coaches and student athletes

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation tests

Annual physical

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Arkansas teaching license

CPR and AED certification

Commercial driver’s license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements

Job description

OB TITLE: Defensive Coordinator CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director PAY GRADE: Salary Schedule

LOCATION: ASSIGNED CAMPUS DATE REVISED: 02/03/2025

Primary Purpose

Assist in the development of the football program under the leadership of the Head Football Coach. 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. Provides students an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasure of sports and the principle of fair play.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arkansas teaching license
• Clear and valid Arkansas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements or ability to achieve within 6 months
• Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Ability to instruct and supervise coaches and student athletes
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Pre-Season

• Confer with head coach on defenses and adjustments to be used in coming season
• Present notebook changes to staff at summer meeting(s)
• Supervise defenses in the junior high program with cooperation of head coach
• Formulate goals for the season

In Season

• Study film and scouting reports to formulate the defensive game plan through cooperation with head coach.
• Take charge of defensive practices and the defensive team. Instill pride, morale and intensity in the defenses
• Take charge of the defensive team on game nights with preparation, adjustments and substitutions in coordination with the head coach
• Make and keep records of defensive stats
• Create a written, organized and specific practice plan for every practice, including individual and team sessions

Post-Season

• Evaluate through film and charts the season with respect to goals
  • Weakness
  • Strengths
• Submit ideas or suggestions for next year in written form

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving;
• Moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching
• Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned
• Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying

(15-44 pounds)

Environmental Demands

• Work outside (exposure to the sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles
• Athletic equipment, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); operate a school bus

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This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Prairie Grove School District does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.