JH Football Coach-7th Grade

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a Junior High Boys Football Coach to provide leadership, instruction, supervision, and organization for the junior high football program. The coach will teach age-appropriate fundamentals, skills, strategies and teamwork while promoting a positive, safe, and supportive environment for student athletes.

The position involves organizing practices and competitions, collaborating with staff and parents, and ensuring compliance with district and

Qualifications

• Instruct participants in fundamental football skills, strategies and physical training
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork and self-discipline among student athletes
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, athletic administration and staff

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants in fundamental football skills, strategies, and physical training to achieve individual and team success
• Provide leadership and mentorship to student athletes and promote school spirit
• Schedule and conduct organized practices and competitions
• Ensure compliance with district policies and athletic association rules
• Maintain equipment and inventory records
• Supervise student athletes during practices, games, and travel
• Report to the Activity Director and coordinate with staff and parents

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Iowa Coaching certificate or endorsement

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary: The Junior High Boys Football Coach is responsible for providing leadership, instruction, supervision, and organization for the junior high football program. The coach will teach age-appropriate football fundamentals, skills, strategies, teamwork, and sportsmanship while promoting a positive, safe, and supportive environment for student athletes.

The coach will serve as a positive role model and mentor, encourage student participation and personal growth while working cooperatively with school staff, parents, and other coaches to support the overall athletic program. The coach is responsible for scheduling and conducting organized practices and competitions. The coach must ensure compliance with school, district, and athletic association policies.

Qualifications:

• Employment as a teacher or coach with a valid Iowa Coaching certificate or coaching endorsement.
• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for performing the tasks listed.

Requirements Included But Not Limited To:

• Instruct participants in the fundamental skill, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success
• Give student instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self- discipline, self-confidence, and self-esteem
• Communicate with athletes, parents, athletic administration and other school staff
• Promote all activities in the school program attempting to foster school spirit
• Show an interest in athletes in off-season activities and classroom efforts
• Teach good sportsmanship, teamwork, responsibility, and respect
• Ensure proper care and use of equipment
• File completed inventory with the Activity Director within two weeks after the completion of the season
• Follow proper transportation procedures
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, matches, and team travel
• Assume responsibility for neatness of facilities and cooperation with custodians
• Display enthusiasm and exhibit interest in the school's activity program
• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught
• Be well versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport
• Be prompt and organized concerning practice/contests
• Be innovative in using new coaching techniques and ideas in addition to sound, already proven methods of coaching
• Provide leadership and an attitude that produce positive attitudes and results
• Ensure student safety and appropriate conduct during all activities per district policies
• Other responsibilities in this role assigned by Activities Director
• Reports to the Activity Director

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

Terms of Employment:

• Length of assignment and compensation determined by the district's extracurricular salary schedule.
• Must meet all district requirements for extracurricular activity coaching.

Salary: Per Schedule

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.