Head Football Coach — Lead, Develop & Elevate a HS Program

School District 27J; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 27J is seeking a Head Football Coach for Prairie View High School. The role reports to the Athletic Director and leads the athletic program in football, coordinating coaching staff, schedule development, and program operations.

The ideal candidate will have prior high school or college coaching success, CHSAA certification or the ability to obtain it, and strong communication and organizational skills to guide student-athletes toward academic eligibility and athletic excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous high school or college level coaching experience.
• Demonstrated success in coaching programs.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
• Strong communication and organizational skills including the ability to mediate arguments and give constructive criticism.
• Have, or have the ability to obtain, certification through CHSAA.
• Excellent goal setting and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach student athletes at all program levels.
• Supervise and work closely with assistant and volunteer coaches.
• Communicate with the athletic director and athletic secretary about student athlete's needs, incidents, and all concerns related to the program.
• Will assist in developing a schedule, fund raisers, camps, awards banquet, etc.
• Direct and supervise instructional and conditioning camps throughout the year.
• Responsible for overseeing budget and inventory for the program.
• Communicate with coaching staff, athletes, parents and the community.
• Promote the student athlete and assist with academic eligibility required.
• Assist in supporting the student athlete with information concerning scholarships and financial aid.

Skills

Coaching experience

Coaching success

Sports knowledge

Communication skills

CHSAA certification

Team building

Job description

School District 27J is seeking a Head Football Coach for Prairie View High School. The role reports to the Athletic Director and leads the athletic program in football, coordinating coaching staff, schedule development, and program operations.

The ideal candidate will have prior high school or college coaching success, CHSAA certification or the ability to obtain it, and strong communication and organizational skills to guide student-athletes toward academic eligibility and athletic excellence.