What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Football Coach and Teacher position at Talladega Co?
Talladega County Schools
Talladega, AL 35161
POSITION GUIDE
POSITION: Head Football Coach and Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Alabama teaching certificate in applicable subject area
Previous successful football coaching experience at the high school level
Current/complete application on file.
Approved background review conducted by Cogent Systems
JOB GOAL: To provide each enrolled student of secondary school age an opportunity to
participate in an extracurricular athletic activity that will foster physical skills,
a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the
pleasures of sport, an appreciation for the values of discipline and
sportsmanship, an increased level of self-esteem, and the principles of fair play.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
- Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
- Works closely with the athletics director or as athletic director if designated to schedule intramural and interscholastic contests.
- Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate.
- Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
- Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
- Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program/sport.
- Assists the athletic director and or principal in hiring officials, team physicians, and policemen as required, and assumes general responsibility for the proper safety precautions and supervision of games.
- Arranges transportation for athletic contest participants.
- Arranges provision for meals for athletes and coaches when appropriate.
- Works with the athletic director and or principal to develop and place into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities.
- Enforces academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport, and verifies each athlete’s eligibility.
- Supervises all ticket sales and fundraising events of the sport and assumes responsibility for proper handling of funds.
- Arranges all details of visiting teams’ needs.
- Arranges field and gym practice schedules.
- Provides for the physical examination of all athletes prior to the beginning of each season.
- Keeps records of the results of all junior and senior high school athletic contests, and maintains a record file of all award winners, stating the date and type of award, including athletic scholarships.
- Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system. Responsibilities will include participation in planning meetings, conferences, and various committees.
- Follow the courses of study approved by the Alabama State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Talladega County Board of Education. Other material used for instructional purposes must be approved by the principal.
- Assist in fostering student attitudes through teaching the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism in all activities of the school.
- Prepare for classes assigned, show written evidence of preparation upon request of principal at the local school, and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Keep accurate, complete records and evaluate student progress as required by law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
- Take reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials and facilities.
- Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties and responsibilities.
- Abide by the standards established by the Talladega County Board of Education for professional and personal conduct of teachers.
- Uphold and enforce Talladega County Board of Education policy.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Promote good public relations for the Talladega County School System.
- Engage in other reasonable duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.
- Provide consultative services to teachers and parents.
- Develop and implement behavior management plans for any student requiring behavior intervention.
- Foster communication between all agencies involved with the students.
- Coordinate transition of students from day treatment to their home school.
- Assist in the referral process, including observations of students in their home school setting.
- Assists in planning and supervising recognition program for school athletes.
- Other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Principal.
EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Coaching Supplement
