What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Head Football Coach position at Albia Community School District?
High School Head Football Coach
A high school head football coach is responsible for leading and managing the entire football program, including developing game plans, running practices, and coaching the team during games. Key duties include recruiting student-athletes, supervising assistant coaches, monitoring players' academic progress, and fostering a positive team culture of discipline, sportsmanship, and leadership. They also manage program logistics like scheduling, equipment, and budget.
Coaching and player development
- Skill and strategy:
Teach fundamental skills and strategies, developing game plans and playbooks tailored to the team's strengths.
- Practice and conditioning:
Plan and conduct daily practices and off-season training to improve players' skills and physical conditioning.
- Player evaluation:
Assess players' skills and assign positions, while also scouting and evaluating potential new team members.
- Game management:
Coach and provide leadership from the sidelines during games, making key game-time decisions.
- Player guidance:
Mentor students, provide guidance on nutrition and well-being, and address individual player needs.
Program management
- Staff supervision: Recruit, hire, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches.
- Logistics: Manage game day logistics, equipment, uniforms, and program budgets.
- Scheduling: Coordinate with the athletic director to schedule practices, games, and potentially facilities.
- Recruitment: Encourage student participation and develop strategies for recruiting within the school and local community.
- Liaison: Communicate with parents, school administration, and local youth organizations.
Culture and compliance
- Team Culture: Foster a positive team environment and culture of discipline, leadership, sportsmanship, and character.
- Academic monitoring: Monitor the academic performance of student-athletes to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.
- Policy Adherence: Enforce the school's code of conduct and ensure compliance with all school, district, and league regulations
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Students, parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services for the
Albia Community School District are hereby notified that this school district does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, age (except students), religion, national origin, creed,
socio-economic status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability in
admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities.
The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age (except students),
religion, national origin, creed, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its hiring and employment
practices. Any person having inquiries concerning the school district's compliance with the
regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), §
504 or Iowa Code § 280.3 is directed to contact: Principal Joellen Swartz, 641-932-2161.
EOE/AA
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