Freshman Assistant Football Coach

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities

Date Posted:

1/17/2025

Location:

Valley Forge High School

Closing Date:

until filledREPORTS: Head Coach/Athletic Director

SUMMARY: To assist the Head Coach with the implementation of the sports program. To help organize practices, review game strategies and deal with student athletes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Ensure safety of students

Ensure the proper conduct and actions of team players at all times

Assist the Head Coach in issuing equipment and keeping accurate records of all equipment issued

Collect all equipment at the end of the season

Inventory, distribute and procure all equipment

Assign lockers and oversee the condition of the locker room

Attend coaches meetings

Assist players in the care and prevention of injuries

Attend rules interpretation meetings

Instruct players in the proper use of body building equipment, training and nutrition

In cooperation with the Business Dept. (Maintenance) prepare outside facilities for all practice sessions

Schedule, plan and conduct all practice sessions and scrimmages

Prepare and distribute playbooks to all players

Develop and enforce training rules

Organize filming of all games where appropriate

Present and discuss films from previous scrimmages

Review and evaluate all game films

Schedule and conduct meetings to discuss future opponents

Communicate with classroom teachers to determine the achievement level of each player

Participate in awards program by distributing awards to the players

Instruct and supervise managers in game and practice preparation

Evaluate players after each game and at the end of the season

In cooperation with the Head Coach, oversee player conditioning

Check, repair and fit equipment

In cooperation with school Athletic Director, supervise team managers

Supervise players in daylong practices, meetings and locker room activities

Supervise players on bus trips to away games/scrimmages

Assist High School Head Coach from press box and/or on sidelines -(J.V. Head/J.V. Asst./FR Head/ FR Asst.)

Lead discussion of game film

Evaluate varsity game film - (J.V. Head/J.V. Asst./FR Head/FR Asst.)

Prepare offensive and defensive strategies

Attend varsity high school games

Participate in public relations activities

Attend clinics, camps and seminars

Be responsible for the enforcement of all rules of the O.H.S.A.A.

Possess a thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Rules and Regulations as stated in the "Coaches Handbook"

Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport

Attend off-season weight lifting and physical conditioning

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents. Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

Maintain respect at all times of confidential information

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Attend meetings and in-services as required

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scout for players within the student population at facility.

Assist with physical examinations for all players

Assist the Athletic Director in collecting all necessary fees from players

Correspond with college and university personnel to assist players in acquiring athletic scholarships

Ensure players meet necessary requirements regarding insurance, physical card, eligibility forms, and athletic waivers

Take attendance at practices

Serve as a role model for students

Interact with Superintendent and/or Board of Education and present information as requested

Perform other related duties as determined by the Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet all Parma City School District and Ohio Department of Education licensure requirements.

CPR/AED certification

Pupil Activity Permit issued by the State Department of Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

Basic first aid

Knowledge of the specific sport

Ability to teach specific sports techniques

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Standard office machines

Motor vehicle

Weight equipment

Sport-specific equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, and sometimes walk and sit. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, exposure to inclement weather conditions, interaction with unruly children, requirement to travel; frequent evening/weekend/summer work

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally push, pull, carry or lift up to 30 lbs.

The employee is responsible for the safety or well-being of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include color and close vision, such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.

The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Move from building to building and be able to carry materials.

Use of personal vehicle is required in order to perform the minimum service.