HS JV Assistant Football Coach

Emmett Independent School District 221; Emmett (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmett Independent School District 221 in Emmett, Idaho is seeking a high school head coach to lead a comprehensive sports program. The successful candidate will organize, supervise and develop student-athletes, modeling sportsmanship and character both on and off the field.

The role requires proven coaching experience in the assigned sport, deep technical knowledge, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth through clinics and study.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Substantial knowledge of technical aspects of the sport; willingness to study new theories and methods.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to athletic policies approved by the Board of Education and ensure implementation by staff.
• Schedule events, arrange transportation, and meet requirements for tournaments and special sports events.
• Mentor athletes to promote trust, respect, responsibility, and citizenship; monitor grades and behavior.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Sport knowledge

Role model

Job description

• The ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO:

The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals

SUPERVISES:

In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL:

• To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes.
• To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.
• The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.

It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.
• Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations,parental consent and eligibility.
• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Gives constant attention to a student athlete grades and conduct.
• By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Is accountable for all equipment and responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.

Position contract is contingent on passing a background check to the satisfaction of the superintendent. All non-certificated staff not under contract are under "at-will employment". Their positions shall be considered in all respects "employment at will," and the employee is subject to discharge by the district at any time without cause.

This position is for a one-time assignment and is not guaranteed for upcoming years.

According to Idaho Code 33-145, applicant must disclose any pending or prior investigations, resignations during investigations or in lieu of contemplated disciplinary action, or disciplinary actions involving the applicant for misconduct in connection with employment or professional licensure or certification. Any applicant who makes a material misrepresentation or willful omission shall be subject to immediate termination of employment or rescission of the applicant's offer of employment or employment contract. By signing, applicant is verifying that there is no qualifying employment history under this Idaho Code to disclose to ESD #221.