Head Football Coach; SY Extended

Head Football Coach (26/27 SY)

Job

Athletic Coach

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Physical ability to perform essential functions and tasks, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing when required
• Completion of required athletic coaching courses, including First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Obtain Athletic Coaching Certification from the State of Florida within the required timeline
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

Previous experience preferred as an athletic coach or in the coaching arena.

• Administer all aspects of the activity within the District and school's Athletic Department policy.
• Administer all aspects of the activity within the guidelines of the Florida High School Activities Association and the National Federation Rules.
• Provide safekeeping and accounting for funds when responsible for program fees/collections.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the specific sport, including strategies, current rules, regulations, and safety practices.
• Ensure adequate practice time, organization, and instruction delivery; manage practice and contest organization, emphasize fundamentals, use appropriate coaching techniques for age levels, organize skill demonstrations, maximize practice time, prepare clear practice plans, and manage assistants and contests.
• Display respect for administration, fellow coaches, and the school's activities program with dignity and loyalty.
• Treat participants in a professional, fair, and equitable manner.
• Use effective communication skills in a clear, professional manner.
• Maintain poise and composure during emotionally stressful events, be reliable and punctual.
• Act as a positive role model for students and athletes.
• Use sound judgment in decisions, incorporating common sense, logic, listening, group input, and timing.
• Display an enthusiastic attitude toward the activity; set a good example, motivate participants, and promote team and school spirit.
• Provide proper supervision at all times.
• Supervise and control student conduct: explain and monitor rules, identify and address inappropriate behavior, handle disruptive behavior consistently, encourage enthusiasm, and use praise.
• Care for school property: maintain up-to-date inventory, promote equipment care, provide inventory reports to athletic director.
• Communicate and record written information about the activity, including eligibility, achievements, statistics, awards, equipment, and scheduling.
• Organize practice and game responsibilities clearly, assign primary and extra duties.

Other duties as assigned by athletic director and principal.

Refers to school coaching schedule.

According to the School Board of Highlands County Supplemental Salary Schedule.

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence.
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public.
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment.
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks.
• Willingness to become familiar with and comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity.
• Willingness to complete in-service training to enhance and update job performance over a period of service.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, please contact Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources, 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870, , ballc.fl.us.