Athletic Supplemental, Freshman Football Coach

Athletic Supplemental Vacancy

Head coaching experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Candidates should be passionate and well organized with a mentality to reshape the culture of the football program into one of discipline and accountability. Strong communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships is a necessity. Teaching positions at Licking Heights may be available depending on the needs of the district and the licensure of the candidate.

Strong emphasis on the connection between teachers/staff and coaching. Supplemental contracts are offered to qualified certificated staff with appropriate training, knowledge, and experience. Unfilled positions may be offered to other suitable applicants meeting department of education permit requirements.

Responsible to:
Athletic Administration

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including: passion for education and student well-being, effective mentoring and guidance for students, strong communication and collaboration skills, continuous learning and professional development, forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making, openness to two-way communication and community engagement.

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

Job Goal:
Coaches assigned student athletic activity.

Qualifications:

• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when needed.
• Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Meets all Ohio Administrative Code  qualifications to direct, supervise, or coach a pupil-activity program. Monitors training/certification expiration dates and meets all renewal deadlines.
• Sport-specific coaching skills verified by training and work experience. Meets Ohio Administrative Code  qualifications to direct, supervise, or coach a pupil-activity program. Monitors training/certification expiration dates and meets all renewal deadlines.
• Active listening, creative problem solving, and good time management skills.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Coaches assigned athletic activities. Provides opportunities for students to enhance skills, build positive peer relationships, and develop leadership qualities.
• Actively supervises and evaluates assigned personnel. Cultivates leadership skills.
• Assists with physical education waiver verification when authorized.
• Schedules in season practice/contests with permission from the Athletic Department.
• Communicates actively/timely scores and post game reports to appropriate media as directed.
• Conducts professionally administered tryouts to select program participants.
• Confirms student medical emergency authorization forms are up to date and readily available.
• Coordinates off-season activities (e.g. practice schedules, training clinics, etc.) with permission from the Athletic Department.
• Develops program information sheets for parent/guardian-student meetings.
• Encourages student participation. Monitors the accuracy of internal-external communications.
• Ensures program activities are self sustaining except when authorized by the administration.
• Evaluates individual/team…