Football Coach

Job Title: Varsity Football Head Coach

Tecumseh Athletics Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Tecumseh Public Schools’ Athletic Department to help all student-athletes to become stronger academically, athletically, and socially for the enhancement of our community. The athletic department will be committed to working with all student-athletes to help them better understand the importance of dedication, work ethic, sportsmanship, and commitment. The faculty at Tecumseh Public Schools will always provide a safe and competitive environment. Our goal is that all athletes will be successful in the classroom while learning to compete at the highest level.

Job Summary:

The head football coach is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a football program. They develop and implement strategies, lead practices, and ensure players are prepared for games. They also work with other coaches and school staff to create a positive environment for the team.

Responsibilities:

• Practice: Create a practice schedule and lead drills to improve players’ skills.
• Game preparation: Scout other teams, analyze film, and develop game plans.
• Coaching: Teach players the rules, techniques, and strategies of football.
• Player evaluation: Assess players’ skills and performance, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Team culture: Promote teamwork, communication, and respect.
• Communication: Keep parents, community members, and other stakeholders informed.
• Safety: Follow established procedures for injuries and ensure players are safe.
• Academics: Monitor players’ academic performance to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.
• Offseason/Summer: Implement an offseason workout for strength and conditioning that targets student/athletes for skill development. Have summer camps that are offered to the community and for our student-athletes. Ensures that summer pride will be implemented and run effectively.
• Properly cleans, stores, inventories, and maintains all athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Ensures that the proper forms are obtained, are current and that all student-athletes have been cleared through the Athletic Director’s office before practicing and/or playing.
• Enforces structure, discipline policies, and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Will work closely with the booster club, attend meetings, and communicate regularly with them.
• Checks and secures all office, storage room, outside doors, etc. after the last player leaves campus after games and/or practices.
• Adheres to medical and safety requirements.
• Coordinates with the press and reports game scores.
• Assists in the selection and training of assistant coaches.
• Serves as a role model. Models sportsmanship and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit, working within the school’s established culture, and demonstrates the ability to successfully coach, lead, and motivate student-athletes.
• Educate parents and student-athletes on the philosophy, expectations, and policies of their assigned sport and insist that they maintain respect for game officials, opponents, administrators and fans.
• Implement strategies that develop both individual discipline and team discipline and monitor their effectiveness throughout the school year.
• Provide proper supervision for all team members during practice, game, and athletic events.
• Be familiar with the district approved application to communicate with players and parents.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of football rules, regulations, techniques, and strategies.
• Ability to motivate and inspire players.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with players, parents, and school staff.
• Ability to work well with other coaches and school staff.
• Coach team members individually and in groups, and demonstrate game techniques.
• Develop and implement game strategy and position assignments.
• Oversee the strength and conditioning programs during pre-season, during season, off-season and summer workouts for student athletes.
• Must have CDL or willingness to get one.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Evenings as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Tecumseh, OK 74873 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tecumseh, OK 74873: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person