Middle School Head Football Coach

Middle School Head Football Coach

Desired Qualifications:
Valid Iowa teaching certificate.
Employment as a teacher in the Denison Community School District.
Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport; and at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

Reports to:
Activity Director and Building Principal

Supervises:
All student athletes involved in the program. 
Assistant Coaches of the program they are Head Coaching.

Position Goal:
To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.  At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community’s image of the entire system.  The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.  The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.  

Functions of Head Coach:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Denison Board of Education,  and a responsibility for its implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Employs the principles, techniques, methods, attitudes, and skills of our middle school coaching philosophy.                                                                                                         
• Permits the athletes to be in designated areas of the buildings at only appropriate times.
• Instills in each player the respect of equipment and school property.
• Works with head varsity coaches in developing 7-12 athletic programs.
• Encourages a great deal of participation–every player should play in every game unless a just cause can be given.
• Emphasizes fundamental skills and techniques.
• Is very positive, encouraging, and understanding when working with athletes in this age group.
• Reports all scores to the radio station and newspaper, is positive when recognizing players, and completes end of the season reports.
• Provides training rules and other regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• By his/her presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
• Initiates programs concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• 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.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Advises the activities director and recommends policy, method, or procedural changes.
• Provides training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant at all practices, games, and while traveling.  
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contacts parents when a student is dropped or ineligible.
• Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.  
• Arranges for issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning the same.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ office, authorizes who may enter, and issues or requisitions equipment.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.  
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.
• Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in other sports programs and promotes sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.
• Responsible for the quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, and results of all home contests.
• Other duties as assigned.