Football Junior Varsity Head Coach

Football Junior Varsity Head Coach – High School

Positions Open (1)

• Resume must be submitted with the letter of interest
  
  

Position Summary/Goal: The JV Head Coach will facilitate and enhance communication and collaboration between and among the Erie School District and parents, students, and community centers. The JV Football coach will promote a positive school culture and foster academic excellence and exemplify good character for the individual athlete. Furthermore, the Erie School District expects the JV Head Coach to be a positive role model, a mentor to student-athletes, and embrace all concepts of good citizenship.

Term of Employment: 12 month position

Location: Erie High School

Reporting Relationships

• High School Varsity Head Coach, Building Principal and Athletic Director
• May work on specific projects with program directors or building principals
  
  

Qualifications

• Football coaching experience (minimum three years).
• Evidence of leading a successful program with post-season coaching experience.
• Ability to transition student athletes to the next competitive level (ability to articulate concrete examples and procedures regarding the transition of student athletes to the next competitive level).
• The ability to design offensive and defensive strategies.
• Experience in coaching offense, defense and special teams.
• Must hold or obtain FBI, Criminal Check, and Child Abuse Clearances.
• Working knowledge of Erie School District policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Evidence of practice plans developed in prior coaching positions.
• Urban student experience a plus.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules appropriate to the sport.
• Knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport.
  
  

Requirements

• Must complete all Coaching Education requirements of the PIAA and PDE.
• NFHS Football Coaching courses (preferred)
• USA Football Certifications (preferred)
• Work Environment: School and office with frequent travel between schools, and various locations within the Erie community. Occasional travel to relevant professional conferences and meetings outside the district.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Instruct student athletes in the fundamentals of football – including the rules of the game and the proper training techniques.
• Planning and carrying out daily practice plans.
• Supervising all practices and games.
• Assist varsity coach with the development of a feeder system through the entire football program.
• Promote, maintain, and ensure high academic standards for all athletes. Monitor academic progress for student athletes, securing academic support when needed.
• Conduct pre-season and post-season conditioning programs.
• Promote good sportsmanship and serve as a positive role model for student athletes.
• Maintain positive communication with athletes, families, community members, and district administration.
• Agree to the demanding time commitment in the off-season, as well as regular season, to ensure the continuous improvement of the football program.
• Adhere to guidelines, rules, and procedures set forth by the PIAA.
• Encourage athletes to follow NCAA clearinghouse guidelines and registration.
• Develop and monitor expectations for athlete participation.
• Must monitor grades and conduct of student athletes.
• Implement the program philosophy created by Varsity Football Coach
• Attend all season practices and games
• Maintain and review transportation schedule for away games.
• Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the Head Varsity Football Coach.
• Assist in evaluating and choosing middle school team with coaches in the program.
• Organize events that crossover with Varsity program (i.e. team night at home varsity game).
• Organize and run junior varsity fundraisers for season tournaments, off-season leagues and team gear,etc.
• Host parent meeting before the first game.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the Head Varsity Football Coach.
• Run 2 hour practices at least 5 days a week (games are exception) & dedicate 1st hour of each practice to skills and player development.
• Maintain positive communication with athletes, families, community members, and district administration.
• Maintain positive communication with athletes, families, community members, and district administration.
• Collect and inventory equipment and uniforms.
  
  

Professionalism

• Must possess the ability to be a team player.
• Must be cooperative, courteous, service oriented, and promote these characteristics with the team.
• Represent Erie’s Public Schools with the highest level of ethical behavior and professional standards.
  
  

Evaluation: Reports to the Building Principal, Head Coach, and Athletic Director. Evaluation will be conducted per the Athletic Handbook

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.