Head Coach Varsity Football

At IRCS Athletics, our mission is to build a winning culture through the care and discipleship of student-athletes. Grounded in Proverbs 22:6—'Train up a child in the way they should go; and when they are old, they will not depart from it'—we are committed to instilling Christ-centered values and perspectives that endure for a lifetime. By focusing on spiritual growth, character development, and athletic excellence, we aim to prepare our student-athletes to lead lives dedicated to the Lord.

Essential Functions:

• Familiarity with and enforcement of school, league, and state athletic policies.
• Represent the school positively in the community while prioritizing student-athlete development over external pressures for winning. Serve as the program’s primary public representative, maintaining good relationships with media, parents, volunteers, and fans.
• Exercise sound judgment and uphold high ethical standards.
• Develop and oversee in-season, off-season, and developmental programs.
• Establish the program’s philosophy, skills, and techniques; ensure consistency across all levels.
• Mentor staff, provide training opportunities, and evaluate assistant coaches with the Athletic Director.
• Create and maintain a competitive game and event schedule approved by the Athletic Director.
• Provide mentorship, ensuring athletes grow in skill, character, and academics. Monitor grades, conduct, and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Establish and communicate training rules and regulations.
• Support student-athletes with college and career planning.
• Coordinate facility use, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.
• Ensure all incidents and injuries are reported promptly.
• Recruit and oversee student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Manage program budget and recommend equipment purchases.
• Promote the program within the school and community while adhering to FHSAA standards.
• Organize and participate in team celebrations, awards programs, and preseason meetings.

• Previous coaching or playing experience at or above the varsity level.
• Strong technical knowledge of the sport and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Proven ability to organize and supervise a comprehensive sports program.
• Maintains a positive learning environment with high standards of conduct for student-athletes.
• Must give testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and sense the call of God to a serving ministry.
• Clearly communicates a Christian philosophy of athletics.
• Demonstrate a consistent Christian lifestyle as referenced by the:
• Mission Statement of Indian Rocks
• Statement of Faith of Indian Rocks
• Leadership Guidelines of Indian Rocks
• Must be an active member of Indian Rocks as defined below:
• Regular attendance in worship services
• Regular attendance/involvement in an Indian Rocks Connection Group or Small Group
• Committed to systematic stewardship and faithful in tithing
• Certifications
• CPR and First Aid.
• NFHS certifications: Coaching Principles, Sudden Cardiac Awareness, and Heat Illness.
• Annual professional development as required.