Head Football Coach

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 the high school assistant coach 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 and to upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc. GENERAL The success of football program has a strong influence on the community's 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 appropriate behavior. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor. 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. The expectation is that the coach will consult with the athletic director and school principal as needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the VHSL and Charles City Public Schools' School Board and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the football program. Has knowledge of existing system, state and VHSL 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. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance. STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 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. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. Communicates with principal / athletic director of any student injuries. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office as soon as possible. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians. Determines discipline procedures when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection. FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use. PUBLIC RELATIONS Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results. TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT Terms of Employment: Salary: per approved School Board stipments. EEO STATEMENT The Charles City County School Board (School Board) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. DISCLAIMER The Charles City County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this position description and related duties at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr