Assistant Coach - Football

Jefferson Parish Schools•Metairie, LA

About The Position

To assist the head football coach in the development, organization and implementation of the entire football program, as well as in the provision of leadership to football personnel and student athletes. The coach must adhere to all LHSAA assigned district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations relative to the football program. Work day consists of time, after completion of the school day, necessary to adequately prepare the coach’s team for competition. Also, he/she must sometimes work weekends and holidays as determined by the preparedness of his/her team. Security Statement: The coach must maintain security of electronic and print records with regard to confidentiality of student information and passwords that are issued for access to databases. Scope of Responsibility: Assists the head coach in providing overall supervision of the football program. Assists the head coach in maintenance (reconditioning), inventory, and issuance of all equipment. Builds sportsmanship as well as provides good public relations in the school and community. Ensures all student athletes have a current physical exam. Ensures that all student athletes have adequate insurance coverage as specified by the JPPSS and the LHSAA, and that proper documentation on each student signed by the parent / legal guardian to purchase or decline extra insurance exists. Participates in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics and seminars. Acquires thirty-six (36) Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) per year (July 1 through June 30). Adheres to Parish and State requirements for promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or documentation of incidents or injuries. Cooperates, communicates and works with the school based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics. Performs all duties as assigned by the principal and/or appropriate administrator.

Requirements

Communicate in Standard English, both orally and in writing and or digitally
Ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system
Communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel while following JPPSS policies
Accurately communicate with members of the media
Represent the school and or school system at various functions
Accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written reports to his/her supervisor
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and or current LHSAA requirements
Possess a CDL class B or above with a P and S endorsement free of air brake restrictions
Meet all requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component
Employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator
Meet all requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook
Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and competency in basic football fundamentals
Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations for football
Certified through USA footballs Heads UP program
Expertise, knowledge and competency in conditioning of athletes sport specific
Standing, running, walking, reaching, bending and lifting is required
Must be able to demonstrate athletic techniques and physically transfer or position athletes as required
Must be able to move heavy athletic equipment
Ability to provide own transportation to games, work locations and meeting sites
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Previous playing experience in football preferred (on college or university level; minimum experience on high school level)
Previous coaching experience on the junior varsity, junior high/middle school or other recreation activity level in football
Expertise, knowledge and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of football injuries

Responsibilities

Assist the head football coach in the development, organization and implementation of the entire football program
Provide leadership to football personnel and student athletes
Adhere to all LHSAA assigned district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations relative to the football program
Maintain security of electronic and print records with regard to confidentiality of student information and passwords that are issued for access to databases
Assist the head coach in providing overall supervision of the football program
Assist the head coach in maintenance (reconditioning), inventory, and issuance of all equipment
Build sportsmanship as well as provides good public relations in the school and community
Ensure all student athletes have a current physical exam
Ensure that all student athletes have adequate insurance coverage as specified by the JPPSS and the LHSAA, and that proper documentation on each student signed by the parent / legal guardian to purchase or decline extra insurance exists
Participate in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics and seminars
Acquire thirty-six (36) Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) per year (July 1 through June 30)
Adhere to Parish and State requirements for promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or documentation of incidents or injuries
Cooperate, communicate and work with the school based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics
Perform all duties as assigned by the principal and/or appropriate administrator