Football Player Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Flag Football Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Responsible along with the Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization, administration, and philosophy of the sport under his/her direction.
• Serves in a leadership capacity in the girls basketball program.
• Adheres to the Rooted School Athletic Coaches Handbook
• Acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Maintains competency in rules, event procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Works cooperatively with other coaches, athletic directors, and students to ensure healthy and positive rivalries.
• Recommends to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled.
• Works closely with the Athletic Director to schedule facility use.
• Secures the Athletic Director's approval before scheduling non-school facilities for off-campus activities.
• Works with the coaches and/or Athletic Director to plan transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines.

Supervisory Duties

• Evaluates all assistant and volunteer coaches in his/her sport.
• Assigns duties to the coaching staff.

Record Keeping Responsibilities

• Maintains an accurate and current team & program roster and submits copies to the Athletic Office.
• Develops a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about his/her sport.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Arranges for the presentation of team awards through the Athletic Office.
• Records, submits, and maintains necessary IHSAA forms and paperwork.

Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities

• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Ensures that no bullying/hazing occurs in his/her sport.
• Establishes performance criteria for participation in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
• Checks with the Athletic Office on an individual athlete's eligibility.
• Enforces all rules related to his/her sport.

Injury/Safety

• Oversees the safety condition of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Cooperates with the Athletic Director to verify that no participant is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her physical examination card has been completed and his/her insurance coverage is in effect.
• Enforces rules and regulations concerning the conditioning of players and their health and safety.
• Reports injuries to the athletic trainer through personal communication and completing and submitting incident reports to the athletic trainer and Athletic Office.
• Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete is receiving competent medical care. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities.
• Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site.
• Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used.

Team Activities

• Plans all practice sessions and competitions, and supervises out-of-season conditioning program.
• Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying, and intimidating language and behaviors.
• Plans and executes special events such as assemblies, Senior/Parent Night, team meals, awards banquet, other special recognition, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree preferred.
• First aid and CPR training preferred.
• Experience in teaching and/or coaching is preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate success in the area of application.