Football Head Coach

Season: August - October Location: Harrison K-8 School Salary: Stipend is based on the Supplemental Salary Schedule and years of experience: Starting supplemental of $2,504-$3,645 Other Information: All coaching assignments are one-year contracts. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS A certified teacher or administrator holding a current certificate issued by the Colorado Department of Education Employed as a teacher, counselor, and or administrator at least 50% of the school day in a private school A registered volunteer with Canon City Schools RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS COACHES’ PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPECTATIONS Rapport A coach must be able to develop good rapport with numerous individuals and community groups; team personnel, the student body, the professional staff (faculty, administration, maintenance, etc.), the community as a whole, spectators, officials, fellow coaches in the conference, media representatives, and the parents of his/her players. Good rapport and demonstrated competency are invaluable for the coach. Cooperation The district and school expect the highest level of cooperation by all coaches and athletic staff members in the execution of their duties. Coaches must work cooperatively with their school athletic director, administration, other staff, team, and parents. Leadership and Public Relations Diligence, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty, and a love for the game are all part of the professional pride that should be exhibited by any coach. Personal appearance, dress- to include proper coaching attire and shoes, physical condition, etc., should be exemplary. Public demeanor and decorum should always reflect positively on the coach, team, athletic department, school, and community. Discipline Every athletic team requires a high level of discipline among coaches, players, and support staff. In this regard, the implementation of discipline and the attitude with which it is implemented are the coach’s responsibility. Individually, the coach becomes a model of all that the program represents—observance of school codes, rules of the game, ideals of good sportsmanship, and the behavior of participants throughout the season, especially where the student body is concerned. Desire to do well, to win gracefully, and to lose with poise and a positive attitude should be emphasized. Staff, players, and spectators should be motivated to achieve established goals as a team and as individual players. Improvement All coaches must constantly take advantage of opportunities presented for self‑improvement. Regular attendance of district meetings, rules clinics, special workshops, and training opportunities in specific fields is imperative. Membership should be maintained in professional organizations, coaches’ associations, and similar groups whose programs are geared toward greater achievement and improved performance. Keeping abreast of current literature in professional journals, newspapers, and magazines, and utilizing enrichment material available in other media forms, is also expected. COACHING TECHNIQUES: Use sound and acceptable teaching practices. Run well‑organized practice sessions. Complete pre‑season planning well in advance of the starting date. Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention. When injuries occur, follow a prescribed routine and maintain good communication with the patient, trainer, and parents. Construct a well‑organized game plan. Develop a sound system for equipment accountability. Keep assistant coaches, volunteers, student managers, and statisticians well informed about expectations. Cooperate fully with building staff, other programs, media, support staff, administration, etc. Cooperate fully with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and others involved in supporting the program. COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES To the players on the team The coach must promote and teach only ethical, aggressive and fair play, while stressing good sportsmanship at all times. The coach shall be responsible not only for teaching skills and techniques pertinent to the sport, but also for continually modeling and monitoring behavior and academics. It shall be the responsibility of the coach to aid in the development of the overall person. The coach should be fair and unprejudiced with players and sensitive to individual differences, needs, interest, temperaments, attitudes and tolerances. To the school and district A coach has a high visibility in the community and may have a great impact on the athlete, the home, the workplace, and community organizations. A coach’s actions should constantly be geared toward creating confidence in the coach, the school, and the district. A coach owes his/her school maximal effort and loyalty at all times. He/she must constantly strive for excellence throughout the program, department, and school. A coach should treat the faculty, staff, and student body with dignity and respect. A coach should give support to all endorsed activities of the school. A coach should, at every opportunity, urge the student body to be polite, courteous, and fair to all people involved in a contest. The coach should maintain high levels of discipline and expectations and be firm, fair, and consistent in enforcing them. To the profession A coach at Canon City Schools should continue their professional growth in both academic teaching and athletic coaching. The coach should participate in professional growth opportunities whenever possible. To fellow coaches Although the head coach must assume leadership responsibilities, independent thought among all assistant coaches should be encouraged, and the lines of communication should be structured so that ideas may be exchanged appropriately. Disagreements with fellow coaches should be discussed privately and in a timely manner. The head coach should expect all staff to contribute a full measure of time, effort, thought, and energy to the program. Expectations should be communicated clearly in advance of the season. Assistant coaches should be appropriately valued and praised for their contributions to the program's success. Assistant coaches should have a strong sense of allegiance to the program. They must be willing and able to do things they may not wish to do, or even like. They must fulfill their responsibility to the head coach, the athletes, and the sport itself. They must be willing to put in a full measure of time, effort, thought, and energy into the program and the head coach. To other coaches in the athletic program A coach must bear in mind that his/her sport is part of the total athletic educational program of Canon City Middle School. Therefore, it is important to support, promote, and collaborate with all other coaches and activity sponsors for the well‑being of the overall program. Coaches should communicate regularly about athletes and off‑season schedules to allow athletes to participate in a wide variety of activities. A coach should support and cooperate with other coaches whenever possible. All remarks should reflect confidence in one’s fellow coaches. A strong, harmonious interpersonal relationship must exist among coaches and other faculty members. To faculty members A coach is expected to cooperate with every faculty member. If the coach cooperates with the teachers of academic subjects by allowing an athlete to make up a test or homework during practice time, that respect for the athletic program, coaching staff, and the values of athletics will be significantly enhanced. To the physical plant Each coach is responsible for: Keeping the practice area and locker rooms in order Storing equipment and using equipment properly Keeping locker rooms and storage areas locked Filing proper maintenance requests for large items of need Pride in the equipment and facilities is of primary importance to all athletes, coaches, and the community. TO APPLY: Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Screening of applicants will begin: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Position is open until filled. Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered. Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, at 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO 81212, View phone number on click.appcast.io, or to John Pavlicek, Athletic Director for Harrison K-8 School, at 275-5878. Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr