Defensive Coordinator Football​/Teaching TBD

Location: Prairie Grove

JOB TITLE:

Defensive Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Athletic Director

PAY GRADE:
Salary Schedule

LOCATION:

ASSIGNED CAMPUS

DATE REVISED: 02/03/2025

Primary Purpose

Assist in the development of the football program under the leadership of the Head Football Coach. 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. Provides students an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasure of sports and the principle of fair play.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree
Valid Arkansas teaching license
Clear and valid Arkansas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements or ability to achieve within 6 months
Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
Ability to instruct and supervise coaches and student athletes
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Pre-Season

Confer with head coach on defenses and adjustments to be used in coming season
Present notebook changes to staff at summer meeting(s)
Supervise defenses in the junior high program with cooperation of head coach
Formulate goals for the season
In Season

Study film and scouting reports to formulate the defensive game plan through cooperation with head coach.
Take charge of defensive practices and the defensive team. Instill pride, morale and intensity in the defenses
Take charge of the defensive team on game nights with preparation, adjustments and substitutions in coordination with the head coach
Make and keep records of defensive stats
Create a written, organized and specific practice plan for every practice, including individual and team sessions

Post-Season

Evaluate through film and charts the season with respect to goals
Weakness
Strengths

Submit ideas or suggestions for next year in written form

Other

Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Maintain emotional control under stress
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Physical Demands:

Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving;
Moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching
Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned
Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying
(15-44 pounds)

Environmental Demands
Work outside (exposure to the sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles
Athletic equipment, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); operate a school bus

___________________________________________________________________________________________

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Prairie Grove School District does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer