The JV Head Football Coach has the primary responsibility for administering all levels of the JV football program. The successful candidate will be required to follow the procedures of the high school’s athletic program.

• Follows district policies and site procedures.
• Fosters training in conduct, ethics and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches.
• Responsible for the safety and securing of the team before, during, and after events and traveling to and from events. Coach may be required to ride the bus with the team.
• Verifies that the Athletic Director clears each team member before allowing him/her to tryout or practice.
• Responsible for distribution, collection, and general upkeep of all uniforms and equipment and providing an end of the season inventory.
• Works with the Athletic Director and the Principal to maintain communication and to solve problems at the school level while supporting the ideas of the program/parent concern procedures.
• Submits an annual written report evaluating the program, with recommendations for improvements, if requested by the Athletic Director.
• Is responsible when the budget is allocated for purchasing equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as needed.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times athletes are present.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to the facilities administrator and completes work orders in a timely manner to correct safety hazards.
• Promotes the football program by prompt, accurate reporting of scores to the local media while maintaining a positive relationship with the local media.
• Cooperates with all of the coaches in providing the optimum sports program possible.
• Sets up a preseason parent orientation meeting for all levels to review eligibility, athletic code, team rules, and risk factors for all athletes.
• Complies with time restraints for practice and contest schedules, including holidays/Saturdays, as well as off-season schedules.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• A minimum of two years of football coaching experience at the secondary level. Recent experience (within the last five years) highly preferred, but not required.
• Possess and maintain appropriate certification and/or authorization for coaching.
• Preference will be giving to those with a valid teaching license.

• A verifiable record of having been part of a winning tradition, including post-season VHSL playoff competitions as a varsity football coach is desirable.
• A proven verifiable record of positive staff, student and administrative support and relationships.
• A proven verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes and character.
• A demonstrated ability to teach, enforce, advocate and model appropriate behavior, character traits and educational values to students-athletes.
• A demonstrated ability to teach, organize and supervise assistants
• A demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model for student athletes and a commitment to holding all students and adults associated with the program to the same standards.
• A demonstrated ability to work with parent groups, administrators, staff and students.
• A demonstrated ability to organize and maintain positive communication with the community.

• None 

•  Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.