What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Varsity Football Coach -- LaBrae Local Schools position at Trumbull County ESC?
Position:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Trumbull County Educational Service Center Governing Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
- Head Varsity Football Coach
- The head coach must have a commitment to the philosophy of providing a structured, developmentally appropriate, and an increasingly competitive program built on the foundation of education-based athletics. The applicant must understand the role that interscholastic athletics play in the total school program and the impact on the social, emotional and intellectual development of the student. The head coach will be expected to exemplify high moral character, behavior, and leadership, adhering to strong ethical and integrity standards. The head coach will abide by and teach the rules of the game in spirit and letter, set a good example for players and spectators to follow, teach/display good sportsmanship, treat players, opponents and officials with dignity and respect, instill good health habits and training rules, and maintain the highest level of responsibility and behavior that is expected of all LaBrae Local Schools employees. Official job description is available on request.
- Successful varsity football coaching experience, head coaching or coordinator experience is preferred for consideration.
- Current and valid CPR, Sports Medicine Training, Sudden Cardiac Arrest training, and Ohio Pupil Activity Certification.
- Must possess integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
- Must be a role model who utilizes positive and respectful coaching strategies.
- Must demonstrate emphasis on academic and athletic excellence of all student athletes.
- Must have outstanding communication skills with student-athletes, coaches, parents, and teachers, and administration.
- Must have willingness to commit to the development of the program both in and out of the season.
- Must demonstrate a willingness to work with the administration, athletic director, teachers/staff, parents/families, other coaches/programs, and the supporting booster association..
- Successful BCII & FBI background checks.
- Oversee and coordinate the entire football program (grades 7-12) and assist other community feeder programs to insure a successful comprehensive football program.
- Run a football program that always demonstrates dignity and mutual respect.
- Model and instill in the players an attitude of good sportsmanship that builds teamwork and is based on solid moral and ethical values.
- Promote school and community spirit for our football program by attending school rallies and booster, civic and other meetings to market the football program.
- Build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents and support groups for the benefit of the players and the football program.
- Provide a fair due process procedure for student-athlete discipline.
- Promote and develop a good working relationship with all District staff members.
- Promote academic success and student leadership as an important priority for all student-athletes.
- Work closely with the Athletic Director, high school and District-level administration to build leadership teams to promote excellence in all programming.
- Work with the Guidance Department to ensure that all football program participants and their parents have a sound understanding of eligibility requirements.
- Promote and support our student-athletes with college recruiting and placement.
- Lead, teach and evaluate the assistant coaching staff (grades 7-12) in relationship to the goals of the comprehensive successful football program.
- Work closely with the Athletic Director to schedule football contests (grades 7-12).
- Work closely with the booster association supporting the football program.
- Provide a winter and summer conditioning program (grades 7-12) within the rules of the OHSAA that ensures maximum participation and supervision.
- Abide by the policies and regulations of the LaBrae Local School District Board of Education.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal and/or Athletic Director.
- Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest/coaching philosophy, copy of valid Pupil Activity Permit, supporting, credentials, and resume to:
Mr. Jeff Starkey
LaBrae High School
1001 N. Leavitt Rd.
Leavittsburg, OH 44430
Or electronically to: jeff.starkey@labrae.school
LaBrae High School
1001 N. Leavitt Rd.
Leavittsburg, OH 44430
Or electronically to: jeff.starkey@labrae.school
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Trumbull County Educational Service Center Governing Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.