Head Football Coach

WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is seeking an energetic football coach to join our team in Bridgeport, CT. You will motivate student athletes, teach game strategies, and oversee practice planning, conditioning, and performance development for middle school players (3rd–8th).

This is a part-time, in-person position with a focus on safety and positive youth development. Required certifications include USA Football and CPR & AED.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills for coordination and record-keeping.
• Comfort with teamwork and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages participation.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Implements regular practice schedules and coordinates facilities.
• Coaches players on rules, techniques, and game strategies.
• Monitors academics to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Attends parent meetings regarding athletic performance.
• Promotes proper conduct and safety; responsible for equipment care.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comunicação

Motivate youth

Manage behavior

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

USA Football Certification

CPR & AED Certification

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is looking for energetic and responsible coach who has a passion for working with children to join our organization in our Football League. This position will help motivate student athletes to develop an appreciate the sport. Coaches will also be responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. A primary function of this and every other job at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.


• One film night per game week held in the Smilow-Burrough Clubhouse


• Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.


• Submits all practice plans for the week by Monday 4pm to JB via Email


• Attend all practice and be at practice site 15 minutes prior to practice starting.


• Implements a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.


• Works with the program director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.


• 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 members behavior and always provides proper supervision of athletes.


• 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.


• Schedule and must attend 2 parent interest/content meetings/Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.


• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic 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 community partners.


• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.


• Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.


• Interact in a positive manner with staff, youth members, parents, and volunteers.


• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.


• This position may require standing for long periods of time.


• This position may require lifting items up to 50lbs.

ADDITIONAL REPSONSIBILITIES:

• Experience working with young children, especially middle school students.


• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.


• Effective, active listening skills.


• Effective coaching techniques and skills.


• Ability to work effectively with others.


• Organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Basic computer skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

• USA Football Certification.


• CPR & AED Certification (First Aid not required).


• Boys & Girls Club or youth organization experience preferred.


• Experience working with youth grades 3rd-8th.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.


• Knowledge of youth development strategies.


• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

COMPENSATION:

You will receive a one-time stipend payment of $2,000.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person