2026-2027 Assistant Jr. High Football Coach

Job SummaryTo 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.ResponsibilitiesOperationAssume complete charge of the middle school team and its operation in the absence of the Middle School Head Coach.Identify and work with problem situations.Scout the play of opposing teams as time and budget permit and as designated by theMiddle School Head Coach.Assist the Middle School Head Coach in preparing student-athletes, equipment, supplies, athletic fields and/or gymnasium and in instructional, training and practice sessions.Assist the Middle School Head Coach in operational areas, i.e., distribution of uniforms and equipment, inventory of equipment and supplies, supervision of student-athletes transported to away events, etc.OrganizationRecommend the organization and supervision of the areas of responsibility to meet approved objectives of the athletic activity. PersonnelCoordinate all aspects of student eligibility, parental permission, physical examinations and insurance coverage as assigned by the Middle School Head Coach.Work with the team to develop a spirit of good sportsmanship and fair play, and to establish and maintain the physical fitness and mental alertness of each individual athlete.FinanceAssist the Middle School Head Coach in developing budget requests for the team's activities, as needed. RelationshipsThe Middle School Assistant Coach will be under the direction of and accountable to the Middle School and High School Head Coaches as well as the Athletic Director and Building Principal.The Middle School Assistant Coach will establish and maintain such other relationships as are required to carry out the job responsibilities.QualificationsPrevious successful coaching experience in assigned sport.Other education/experience as accepted by the school board and administration