Head Football Coach

POSITION: Head Football Coach

LOCATION:
Hedgesville High

DATE:  School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification; or, possess or have the ability to obtain the WV Coaching Authorization, prior to the start of the season (High School Diploma or GED required). This includes successful completion of a three-day ASEP / WVSSAC certification training class, with three online exams, followed by four NFHS / WVSSAC online courses with online exams, and required Safe schools trainings.

Appropriate grade level athletic coaching experience within the last five years required.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Principal/ Athletic Director

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Responsible for the administration of the designated sports program

Development of team philosophies & responsibilities

Supervision of players and assistant coaches

Inventory of all equipment

Work with athletic director/principal on program budget

Maintenance of fields and facilities

Prepare practice/game plans

Develop and supervise an off-season strength and conditioning program

Develop a program to follow player academic progress

Care of injuries

Develop positive relationships with players, parents, students, coaches, band, faculty, officials, media, and the community

Be knowledgeable of all WVSSAC rules and strictly adhere to the same

Attend required WVSSAC clinics

Assist in organizing supplemental funding activities to support the program

Assist in the supervision and evaluation of assistant coaches at all levels of the program

Develop staff development opportunities for any assistant coaches

Participate in the school's Sportsmanship Program and Scholar/Athlete Program

Perform additional, reasonable, job-related responsibilities as assigned by the athletic director and/or building principal

COMPENSATION:

Pay based on approved BCS Coaching Stipend Schedule.

SEE ALSO:

WVSSAC Rules & Regulations handbook online:

http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Must have prior approval and recommendation of administrators.