Head Coach--Freshman Football

Head Coach

Frehsman Football

Job Title: Head Coach--Freshman Football Job Category: Coach Stipend Department/Group: Athletic's Athletics Job Description Job Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the Head Coach with all assigned duties and coaching. The Head Coach, under the guidance of the Varsity Head coach, will provide direction to the student athletes so that they might achieve a higher level of skill, as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• NYS SED Licensed Coach or Certified Teacher with CPR and First Aide Certification.
• Has the ability to organize and supervise a sports program.
• Has experience in assigned sport.
• The assistant coach should have knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
  
  

Primary Activities

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Yorktown Central School District’s Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation.
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential durites of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duries may be assigned.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District Policy and procedures.
• Exhibits loyalty to the philosophy of the Head Coach.
• Instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement.
• Planning and setting up activities, practices and games.
• Travels with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
• Adheres to all financial policies of the District in regards to fundraising.
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Supervises students in locker rooms ensuring appropriate behavior.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are followed.
• Interacts thoughtfylly and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential student records and inquiries.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff and the media.
• Completes and maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required by NYS Public High School Athletic Association.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Attends in-service trainings, pre-season coaches and parent meetings.
  
  

Physical Demands

While Performing The Duties Of This Job, The Employee

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While Performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, run, jump, stretch, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or fell and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visions, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment.
• The manager continuously interacts with the public and other staff and frequently meets multiple demands from several people.
• Work generally performed outdoors.
  
  

Last Updated By: Rob Barrett Director of Athletics, PE & Health Date 4/18/22