Moorhead Central Head Football Coach 2026-2027

TITLE:  Athletic Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:             

• Valid teacher certification
• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for performing tasks
• Valid commercial driver’s license
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the SCCSD Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds

REPORTS TO: School Principal and Athletic Director

SUPERVISES:            Assistant Coaches

JOB GOAL: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season
• Work closely with Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Director in scheduling interscholastic contests
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms,
• Maintain necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present
• Maintain the grounds/surface of the facility in which assigned sport is conducted
  • Ensures all fields are ready for games played at the facility
  • Cuts lawn
  • Keeps bleacher area clean and free of debris
  • Lines the field
  • Keeps area around the field free of debris and litter
  • Keeps track area free of debris and litter
  • Keeps field house clean and free of debris and litter
  • Maintain all grounds associated and around facility in which assigned sport is conducted
• Drive school bus to and from athletic activities and events associated with the sport that he/she is assigned to coach
• Assist in establishing student eligibility in interscholastic competition in his sport
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Keep abreast of current trends and changes of rules and regulations in the area of assigned responsibility
• Establish and maintains a professional working relationship with all coaches and players
• Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year established by SCCSD School Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated bi-annually by the Superintendent.