Football - Varsity Assistant Coach

Millcreek Township School District•Erie, PA

23h

About The Position

To provide students an opportunity to participate in a competitive setting that will foster physical skills, teamwork, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures associated with the specific sport and the principles of fair play. Competitive athletic programs will also foster school spirit in a positive manner.

Requirements

Ability to sit and talk and hear.
Ability to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push items of 50 lbs such as pushing children in a wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Must be courteous.
Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to read, write and do computations.
Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks, and problem solving.
Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling.
Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certificate preferred.
CPR training preferred.
Previous football high school/college playing/coaching experience preferred.
Experience with successful winning program/post season coaching experience preferred.
Ability and evidence of being able to transition student athletes to the next competitive level.
Experience in the design of offensive and defensive strategy and working as an assistant, to the Head Varsity Football Coach administratively.
Experience/expertise in coaching all aspects both offensively and defensively.

Responsibilities

Instruct players in the fundamentals, the rules of the game, proper training techniques and safety procedures.
Assist in designing and supervising all practices and games.
Assist the Head Varsity Football Coach in the management of the entire football program including middle school, 9 th grade, junior varsity and varsity programs.
Assist in promoting good human relations within student body, parents, faculty, and community.
Assist in maintaining a high academic standard and assist with academic support for student athletes.
Assist in pre-season and post-season conditioning programs in conjunction with head coach.
Any other duties as assigned by the head football coach including the Varsity Head Football Coach.
Assist in promoting high ideals in sportsmanship, appropriate student athlete behavior, a healthy lifestyle, and to serve as a positive role model for the student athletes.
Assist in the enforcement of the discipline policies and academic requirements regarding student activities set forth by the Millcreek Township School District.
Assist in the development of each team member to their skill potential.
Promote effective and positive communication with student-athletes, parents, and administration.
Promote a team concept and vision while placing an emphasis on positive sportsmanship.
Ability to relate/communicate in a positive manner to the student athlete.
Willingness to commit time in the off-season and regular season to improving the football program and individual players as requested by the Head Coach.
Acceptance and execution of specified duties as assigned by the head coach, including both on and off the field responsibilities.
Assist in adhering to guidelines and procedures set forth by the PIAA.
Maintain a safe and secure athletic facility.
Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or his designee.