McCluer North- Assistant Football Coach

Job Summary/Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Football Coach to join the coaching staff in developing a competitive, disciplined, and high‑performing football program. In this role, you will lead position‑specific drills and execute strategic game plans while prioritizing the safety and physical conditioning of all student‑athletes. Beyond the field, you will serve as a mentor, fostering academic excellence, sportsmanship, and personal growth in accordance with school district values.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the game and a passion for shaping the next generation of leaders through the spirit of teamwork.

• Must possess a teaching certificate or a substitute‑teaching certificate (60 or more college hours).

• Size and order uniforms and equipment.
• Distribute uniforms.
• Plan, organize and coach summer practices.
• Plan and receive administrative approval for several fundraisers to defray the athlete’s costs.
• Manage and distribute sports schedules.
• Complete MSHSAA online rules review and NFHS concussion training.
• Provide first aid for students; maintain emergency procedures.
• Recruit.

• Post information at high schools, middle schools, local parochial and private schools.
• Hold informational meetings for parents and participants.
• Keep track of applications, teacher recommendations, physical cards, proof of insurance and attendance for all applicants.
• Set up and manage tryouts.

• Follow all state, league, federation, building and District guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Hold parent meetings.
• Order buses for the different activities.
• Ensure all in‑and out‑of‑district travel forms are complete.
• Distribute uniforms and keep documentation by inventory or fine cards.
• Manage, supervise and attend all practices.
• Complete, maintain and insure compliance with all MSHSAA eligibility rosters starting 5 days prior to the first eligible contest.
• Attend all assigned games home and away including post season.
• Organize additional fundraisers throughout the season.
• Develop routines for assigned sports assemblies.
• Develop materials and attend pep rally.
• Organize and participate in all Homecoming activities (Fall Sports).
• Maintain activities that promote school spirit.
• Keep accurate records throughout the season including attendance and athlete’s grades.
• Stats must be current, up to date and reported within two days after contest to STL Prep Sports.
• Manage and discipline all athletes throughout the year (with respect to their current sport).
• Submit time sheets to head coach if one is required no later than the Monday following the reporting period.
• Maintain parental contact.

• Collect, wash, repair and store uniforms.
• Complete inventory report and submit it within two weeks of the end of the season.
• Submit fine cards to the Athletic Director’s Office Professional.
• Assist with hosting an event to distribute letters and awards.
• Assess and evaluate the year and plan improvements for the next year.
• Attend Post Athletic Evaluation meeting with the Head Coach.

Fall contracts are to be paid one time on approximately November 10.

Winter contracts are to be paid one time on approximately February 10.

Spring contracts are to be paid one time on approximately May 10.

Safe Schools Videos assigned by the District plus Concussion, CPR, AED and First Aid certification videos to satisfy requirements for MSHSAA Timesheets if worksheet identifies it as needed.

Substitute certificate at a minimum.

Instructions:
Based upon a typical workday.

Never

Occasionally

Often

Frequently

Place a checkmark in the appropriate column.

0 hours

1-3 hours

3-6 hours

Over 6 hours.

Constant

Lifting: 0-20 lbs, 20-50 lbs, 50-100 lbs, Over 100 lbs.

Carrying: 0-20 lbs, 20-50 lbs, 50-100 lbs, Over 100 lbs.

Moving/Pushing/Pulling: 0-20 lbs, 20-50 lbs, 50-100 lbs, Over 100 lbs.

Reaching, Standing, Walking, Sitting, Climbing, Bending/Stooping, Grasping/Holding with Hands, Using Feet for Repetitive Movements, Extremes of Heat, Extremes of Cold, Driving.

Other Criteria:
Minimum acceptable vision characteristics — Poor, Good — Excellent.

Color vision required:
Yes, No.

Minimum acceptable hearing characteristics — Total loss, Good, Excellent.

Manual dexterity required — Poor, Good, Excellent.

Talking/speech characteristics required — Poor, Good, Excellent.