Head Football Coach

Head Football Coach

Bishop Dunne Catholic School provides a model college preparatory Catholic education with technology integration in a diverse school environment. We are seeking a Head Football Coach who can effectively communicate the vision and mission of Bishop Dunne Catholic School’s football program. The ideal candidate will be an experienced head football coach, a positive role model and an effective communicator.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a valid Texas teaching certificate for grades 7-12.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of previous coaching experience at a secondary or higher level

• Strong interpersonal communications skills and solid technology skills for use in instructional and professional tasks

• Technical knowledge of the game of football

• Strong administrative, organizational, and motivational skills

• Knowledge of TAPPS, DPL, and NCAA rules

• Familiarity with National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS

• Demonstrated record of working collaboratively with administration

• Demonstrated record of providing positive leadership

• Uphold and promotes the Catholic mission of Bishop Dunne Catholic School

• Valid driver’s license required

General Responsibilities:

• The Head Football Coach is responsible for all facets of conducting a competitive football program

• Football coach sees himself as part of a team of school staff who work together to advance the mission of Bishop Dunne Catholic School

• Directs and coordinates the planning, organizing, and coaching of Bishop Dunne Catholic school’s football program

• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of our student-athletes

• On the field coaching during practice and competition; practice and game day preparation

• Coordinates with the CFO the preparation of the budget

• Supervises and evaluates assistant coaches and staff

• Promotes Falcon football in the public

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all TAPPS, DPL and NCAA rules and regulations

• Develop, organize camps and clinics

• In conjunction with the advancement director, implements fundraising initiatives

• Analyzes game film and develops strategies to win in competition.

Essential Functions:

· Administer all facets of the football program

• On-the-field coaching during practice and competition

• Supervision and management of assistant coaches and staff

• Under the guidance of the director of athletics, administration of football operating budget

• Formulating and implementation of pre- and post-season conditioning programs

• Monitor the academic success of our student-athletes

• Represent Bishop Dunne Catholic School in the public and at school events

• Have a clear commitment to a tradition of athletics and academic success for Bishop Dunne student-athletes

• Head Football coach actively engages student athletes in volunteer activities within the community that reflects BDCS Catholic identity

• Football coach has the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences: students, parents, coaches, faculty, alumni, and administrators

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program.

Qualified candidates, please submit the following materials to Anna Lee Friesen, Human Resources at hr@bdcs.org.

• Letter of interest

• Current resume

• Transcripts

• A coaching philosophy statement

• A coaching manual that governs how they would manage their staff, expectations for staff, and describes what takes place throughout the season and year including a sample of practice/game planning