Head Coach (Football)

Teach Mississippi; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenville Public School District is seeking a Head Football Coach to develop a competitive program and promote student-athlete education. The candidate must have varsity head coaching experience and be eligible for a full-time teaching position in the district; CDL is preferred or obtainable within 30 days of appointment.

Responsibilities include program planning, compliance with laws and district policies, coordinating with school staff, ensuring eligibility, and maintaining safe facilities

Qualifications

• Eligible for a full-time teaching position in Greenville Public School District.
• Head coaching experience at the Varsity level.
• CDL preferred or obtainable within thirty (30) days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• To comply with school and school board policies and regulations.
• To cooperate with the total staff and relate positively to parents and community.
• To demonstrate professional growth and maintain required records and reports.
• To ensure the eligibility of all players and care for equipment and facilities.
• To maintain a neat, safe environment for student-athletes under the coach’s care.

Skills

Head coaching experience (Varsity)

Teaching eligibility (full-time)

CDL preferred or obtainable within 30d

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  1/25/2023
  
• Date Available:
  07/01/2023
  

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

HEAD COACH (FOOTBALL)

• Applicant should be eligible for a full-time teaching position in Greenville Public School District.
• Applicant must have head coaching experience at the Varsity level.
• It is preferred the applicant have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or be able to acquire a CDL within thirty (30) days of appointment.

Minimum Qualification:

• Applicant should be eligible for a full-time teaching position in Greenville Public School District.
• Applicant must have head coaching experience at the Varsity level.
• It is preferred the applicant have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or be able to acquire a CDL within thirty (30) days of appointment.

Job Goal:

• To develop and implement an exemplary football program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student-athlete; and develop cohesiveness and consistency in the development of the athletic program from middle school to senior high.

Reports To:

High School Principal, Athletic Director, Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Special Services and/or Superintendent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE:

• To comply with school and school board policies and regulations.
• To comply with school and MHSAA policies and regulations.
• To work cooperatively with the total staff.
• To relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
• To demonstrate professional growth.
• To be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
• To demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written.
• To accept responsibilities outside the sporting team as they relate to the school and community.
• To assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities.
• To assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for student-athletes committed to the coach’s care.
• To ensure the eligibility of all players.

INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE:

Interpersonal Relations:

• To practice and promote positive interaction with and among student-athletes, the school and community.
• To demonstrate enthusiasm for coaching and learning.
• To demonstrate an interest in student-athletes and the overall athletic program.
• To encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• To create clearly defined standards of behavior and academic performance.

Subject Matter:

• To demonstrate knowledge of the area being coached.
• To demonstrate the ability to adjust instruction of strategy and fundamentals to student-athlete’s needs and interests.

Planning/Materials:

• To maintain an organized athletic program based on effective long-range plans.
• To exhibit evidence of effective planning and organization.
• To utilize a variety of appropriate strategies and resources.

Techniques/Delivery:

• To communicate fundamental coaching expectations and its importance to students.
• To utilize appropriate and varied coaching techniques and learning activities.
• To maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons.

Program Management:

• To maintain discipline appropriate to a learning situation.
• To use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.

Deadline Date:

February 15, 2023

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Greenville Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, national origin or veteran status.

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