What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Football Coach position at Suttons Bay Middle School?
Suttons Bay Public Schools is hiring an middle school football coach to help lead the team for the 2025-26 school year. Coaching experience is preferred, although those who have played the game will also be considered.
Qualifications:
- Experience coaching the sport preferred
- Experience working with middle and/or high school age kids
- Leadership and organizational skills
Performance Responsibilities:
- Must conduct regular practice and team conditioning. Some practice and conditioning may happen out of season
- The ability to motivate and lead student athletes
- Instruct the team on game strategies, techniques and skill building under the varsity coaches direction
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills and sportsmanship
- Adheres to the MHSAA Coaches Guidebook and Suttons Bay Coaches Handbook
- Acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.
- Engages with local and community programs related to the sport
- Maintains competency in MHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
- 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, Senior/Parent night, etc.)
- Establishes and maintains the importance of the meaning of student-athlete, including check-ins with all stakeholders regarding student eligibility
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.