Head Football Coach

POSITION TITLE: Head Football Coach

Department: Athletics

Grade: 9-12

Supervisor: Principal and Athletic Director or Designee

Purpose and Scope

Under the supervision of the Principal and the Athletic Director, the Head Coach helps to coordinate and administer the sport for which she/he is responsible within the guidelines, rules, and regulations of the National Federation of High Schools, the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the Diocese of Phoenix, the school, the Athletic Department, and the specific sport. This is all done within the policies and procedures of the Athletic Department and the specific conference in which the school participates.

Essential Job Functions

1. Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and training necessary to achieve individual and team success while promoting the Pursuing Victory with Honor Program as well as maintaining discipline, handling grievances, and working to increase morale and cooperation. 

1. Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by her/his staff and supervises and assists in evaluating the performance of this staff and the overall functioning of the specific sport’s program.

1. Assists the Athletic Director in finding and retaining coaches in her/his sport, scheduling athletic contests in the sport, promoting the sport among the school community and the public at large, and making changes and enhancements to the specific sport’s program at the school.  Emphasis placed on seeking and bringing new students to the school and football program.

1. Assures that the venue for her/his sport is safe and all equipment is within regulation, safe, properly maintained, and inventoried.

1. Assists in the coordination of the supervision of student-athletes in her/his sport’s program in all areas of play, locker rooms, and any other venue used by the sport.

1. Maintains appropriate and open communication with faculty, staff, and parents concerning the sport for which she/he is responsible; helps advise student-athletes concerning academics in conjunction with appropriate faculty and staff; assists in the process for college recruiting and scholarship applications in conjunction with the Athletic Director and guidance staff.

1. Complies with using FinalForms for athlete physicals, injury reports, and issuing equipment. 

1. Performs other job-related tasks deemed necessary or as requested by the Principal or the Athletic Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Requires the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualification

• All head varsity coaches shall have a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, or Arizona Coaching Certificate, or have completed the National Federation of State High School Associations Level I Certification online at https://nfhslearn.com within forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
• Must meet Diocese of Phoenix requirements for employment
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct 
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed
• Having a current Arizona State driver’s license is desirable.
• Must be in good physical condition. Must have initiative, creativity, problem-solving skills, good judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations, a sense of humor, the ability to actively listen in assessing individual students, teacher, and program needs, proficiency in good communication skills with both children and adults, a positive attitude in normal and crises, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to delegate. Must have knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.