JH Head Football Coach

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A Junior High Head Football Coach instructs athletes in fundamental skills, rules, and strategy while promoting sportsmanship, safety and academic success. Key responsibilities include organizing daily practices, managing game-day coaching, supervising assistant coaches, and maintaining equipment. They act as a liaison with the high school program to ensure alignment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• InstructionTraining: Teach fundamental techniques, safety protocols, and game rules, focusing on skill development over winning.
• PracticeGame Management: Develop detailed practice plans, assign team positions, and determine in-game strategies.
• LeadershipSafety: Supervise student-athletes at all times, including locker rooms, practices, and games, while enforcing district safety guidelines.
• Program Alignment: Work under the direction of the High School Head Coach and Athletic Director to align with the overall program philosophy.
• Communication: Maintain open communication with parents, players, and staff regarding schedules, expectations, and safety.
• Academic Monitoring: Monitor the academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes.
• EquipmentFacilities: Maintain inventory of uniforms and equipment, ensuring safe usage of facilities.

Qualifications

• Previous football coaching experience, preferably at the middle or high school level.
• Valid coaching certification/authorization (state-dependent).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Key Focus Areas for Junior High

• Fundamentals: Emphasize proper techniques for safe play.
• Development: Foster a positive, fun, and encouraging environment.
• Character: Teach sportsmanship, discipline, and respect.

It is the policy of the Albia Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact:

Joellen Swartz, PK-12 Curriculum Director

Program Equity Coordinator

ALBIA CSD

Lincoln Center

222 N. 2nd St.

Albia, Iowa 52531

Telephone: 641/932-2161, Ext. 1301