Varsity Football Coach

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Please apply directly through Suttons Bay.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and execute all aspects of the football program, including practices, games, and team-building activities both during the season and pre-season.
• Develop and implement game strategies suited to 8-man football.
• Teach and mentor student-athletes, emphasizing physical fitness, discipline, and character development.
• Maintain high standards of safety and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate with assistant coaches, trainers, and school administration.
• Manage team schedules, transportation, and equipment needs.
• Engage with parents, students, and the school community to promote the program.
• Ensure compliance with all MHSAA rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Experience coaching football at the high school level or equivalent; knowledge of 8-man football preferred.
• Strong understanding of football techniques, strategies, and player development.
• Commitment to fostering academic success alongside athletic achievement.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for practices, games, and team events.
• Communicates effectively with the Athletic Department and Varsity Coach regarding scheduling, budget, injuries, etc.
• Communicates effectively with Suttons Bay Athletic Boosters in support of their program
• Communicates effectively with parents and the community regarding all aspects of the program
• Follows district policies and procedures regarding facility use, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, etc.
• Provides adequate supervision of events until all athletes have left the facilities
• Maintains adequate records of rosters, stats and awards
• Effectively recognizes the efforts of student-athletes and plans special events in this regard (banquets, parent night, etc.)
• Establishes and maintains the importance of the meaning of student-athlete, including check-ins with all stakeholders about student eligibility
• Must be CPR and First Aide Certified

Preferred Skills:

• Experience coaching football.
• A passion for mentoring young athletes and building a positive team culture.
• Proven ability to adapt strategies and techniques to a smaller team size.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Terms of Employment

• Part-time, sport season position.
• Pay is based on Schedule B of the SBEA contract
• Athletic positions are for a period of one season (school year) and require yearly Board of Education approval with positive evaluations.