POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Head Football Coach                           DEPARTMENT:  Athletic/Activities

REPORTS TO:  Athletic Director/Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:  Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. This role would require planning with the Head Coach and the Athletic/Activities Director for competitive opportunities for the team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  include the following.  Other duties may be assigned

• Serves as Head Coach when head coach is not available
• Attends organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential students to participate in the sport
• Assesses player’s skills and makes suggestions to head coach on assignments to team positions
• Implements a regular practice schedule that provides practice time for both individual and team development
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, safety, and character development needed to succeed
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their student
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program
• Models positive sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Attends staff /team development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
• Ensure Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) coaching/sport compliance measures are met in a timely manner 
• Provide opportunities for summer workouts and training camps
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the school principal, athletic director, or other appropriate administrators

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:  A minimum of three years relevant coaching experience and Successful completion of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) activity-specific online rules review

Certification:  Valid Teaching Certificate, Four-Year College Degree, or serving as an approved Assistant Coach

Language Skills:    Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of mangers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Other Skills and Abilities:  Must be able to transport between school buildings and cities. 

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 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 sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The position requires meeting deadlines, interacting with the public and staff, irregular or extended work hours.  The employee is responsible for safety, well-being, and work output of others.  Must be able to meet demands from several people.