What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Football Coach position at Wyoming Seminary?
Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sem, as it is affectionately called, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving. Respect, integrity, and responsibility are core values. Through excellent academic, art, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community.
Wyoming Seminary faculty and staff are campus leaders, role models, and important mentors for our students as well as one another. Faculty members have a passion for learning, leading, and serving, and are committed to participating fully in campus life. Along with teaching, faculty and staff connect with our community in afternoon extracurriculars, weekend and evening duties, and the advisory program.
Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the multitude of cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff, and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values, and vision.
Head Football Coach
Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School has an opening for a Head Football Coach who is dynamic and visionary to lead and elevate our football program at all levels. The ideal candidate will possess a deep knowledge of football strategy, player development, and leadership, coupled with a strong commitment to mentoring student-athletes. Through a hands-on approach to leadership, teaching, and mentorship, the Head Coach will encourage student-athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the field. This position reports to the Director of Upper School Athletics.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain a positive and inclusive team culture which is aligned with the mission of the school and the school’s core values.
- Demonstrate and communicate an understanding of the fundamentals, rules, and regulations essential to building a successful football program
- Works with the Athletic Department to hire assistant coaches, schedule games, and coordinate practices
- Communicate regularly and clearly with parents and guardians about team culture, expectations, and schedules
- Collaboratively works with the Director of Athletics and Athletic Department colleagues, Upper School faculty and staff, and the broader school community
- Work closely with athletic training staff and our strength and conditioning coach to ensure that the football student athletes are physically fit and conditioned for the sport of football
- Promote the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes, instilling leadership, discipline, and integrity.
- Support student-athletes in their pursuit of collegiate football opportunities, serving as the primary point of contact for NCAA recruitment, and working collaboratively with the College Counseling Office.
- Assists in maintaining team facilities and equipment
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience coaching and recruiting at a high school, college or university.
- Current certification for CPR, AED, and concussion management.
- Demonstrated athletic leadership experience and strong administrative, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
- Potential for other campus work on a part-time basis and as needed.
To apply for the position, send your cover letter and resume to Wyoming Seminary, Attention: Rachel Bartron, Head of Upper School, 201 N. Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704 or deansoffice@wyomingseminary.org
Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate based on color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.
