Job DescriptionPosition: Head Football CoachDate Created:11/6/2024Department: AthleticsJob Type: Full-Time/12-monthReports To: School Principal/Athletic DirectorFLSA Category: ExemptPlacement Schedule: POSITION SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Head Football Coach will lead the Varsity/Jr. Varsity football teams by holding players, coaches, and related personnel to a standard of high moral character, respect, and professionalism, and maintain a standard of ethics that promotes the High Expectations/High Achievement vision of BHCA, Inc. and North Bay Haven Charter Academy.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as liaison between the coaching staff and the Athletic Director.
- Coordinate staff organization into essential basic units: offense, defense, and kicking and others with respect to reasonably accepted organizational systems for coaching football.
- Delegate staff assignments to the assistant.
- Ensure assistant coaches are completing duties as assigned.
- Complete an annual assessment of the performance of each assistant.
- Works with the athletic director and human resources to advertise all related positions to support the overall football.
- Ensures all coaches and related personnel attend all safety certification courses, earn appropriate certifications, maintain up-to-date fingerprint clearance, and follow all safety procedures with fidelity to student-athlete safety.
- Develop and organize practice programs. The practice program shall be structured to exhibit an annual plan, seasonal plans, and specific goals within each week's components and practice date.
- Act as a liaison in relating the district football program to the staff, administration, general public, and local news media.
- Contact all media within 2 hours of the completion of all competitions through all prescribed social media and direct communication by voice, text or email.
- Develop and administer a continuous off-season conditioning and recruitment program.
- Maintain documentation on all player injuries and ensure proper protocols are in place.
- Conduct and analyze scouting reports.
- Aid participants in securing scholarship assistance.
- Maintain and inventory all equipment and supplies.
- Follow all protocols and guidelines for budgeting, ordering equipment and supplies, travel and fundraising.
- Work closely with the football booster board and NBH athletic booster board to support the athletic and football
- Plan and develop game responsibilities, including recognition of supportive programs such as band and cheerleading.
- Assist in the overall district football program, including community developmental football league, middle school, and varsity.
- Maintain professional growth through attendance of coaching clinics, conferences and in-service.
- Maintain membership in the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED (required).
- Previous experience in a high school level (or higher) football program is preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data is entered accurately.
- Ability to multi-task when necessary.
- Great oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Knowledge of state and federal laws that apply to the duties of this position.
- Must be able to analyze information and make recommendations to leadership as needed.
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions within the scope of the position.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain strict organization and student confidentiality.