Assistant Football Coach, Middle School

Position

Assistant Football Coach, Middle School

Exempt

Head Coach and Activities Director

Stipend

The Jefferson City School District is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Assistant Coach – Assistant to aid the Head Coach in serving the district’s 9,000 students who attend 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, 1 alternative school, 1 pre‑school and a variety of alternative educational offerings and services. The assistant coach will work with the head coach and activities director to ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence.

The assistant coach will help each participating student achieve an increased level of self‑esteem and an appreciation for discipline and sportsmanship.

• 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 the head coach to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and to establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assist the head coach with the organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Comply with good safety practices.
• Comply with all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary as may be assigned.

• Valid Missouri teacher certificate.
• Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport, preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may deem appropriate.

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Must be able to demonstrate performance in physical situations including weather or surface related areas as well as working on game plans or other related tasks that would be done by the head coach.

Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101
573‑659‑3013

Applicants for admission or employment are notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.