Opportunity:

The Ovid-Elsie Area Schools has an immediate opening for Assistant Coach for the Varsity Football team. The football team competes in the MMAC and is a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. OEAS takes pride in student-athlete participation and the development of high levels of performance, accountability and responsibility in the classroom and on the playing fields.

Job Description:

The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of the sport of football as it pertains to interscholastic athletics.

Job Requirements:

• Annual rules education, CPR Certification, and adhering to all MHSAA guidelines
• Select, instruct, and coach the team through the season at practices and contests
• Create a positive learning experience for all members of the team
• Maintain all records, statistics, and awards information
• Maintain ongoing communication with players and parents
• Have the ability to participate in supervision of Summer team workouts
• Participate as a coaching member of the staff during youth and team camp

Qualifications:

• Possess a great love of the sport and high interest in helping individuals reach their highest potential
• Good role model for student-athletes
• Current knowledge of rules, fundamentals, teamwork and the ability to relate to and teach teenage students
• Strong commitment to building a successful program for student-athletes
• Evidence of expertise in teaching the fundamentals of individual skills and team play
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Past experience in this sport at high school level and/or college level
• Must satisfactorily pass a Criminal History background check

Position Information:

Posting Dates: April 26, 2024 - open until filled

Reports To: Athletic Director

Salary: Per Schedule B-2 Payable Extras of the Teachers Contract

Effective Date of Employment: 2024-2025 Season

Potential teaching positions available

Please send a letter of interest and resume to:

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools

Attn: Chris Winter, Athletic Director

8989 Colony Road

Elsie, MI 48831

chris.winter@ovidelsie.org

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer that will not discriminate based on gender/sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Superintendent at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, 8989 Colony Road, Elsie, Michigan 48831 or call (989) 834-2271 Ext. 1003.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00 per year

Grade levels:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 9th grade

Schedule:

• After school

Work Location: In person