2027-2028 Assistant Coach, Football - Central High School

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is seeking an Assistant Coach, Football. The position assists in designing and implementing the football program in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; supervises other coaching personnel and students throughout program activities; uses sound instructional techniques; serves as a positive role model to student athletes; and represents the school and program to other schools, the community, and organizations. The assistant coach helps prepare and instruct student athletes, develop team and individual practice plans and game strategies, assess athletes and opponents, monitor academic eligibility, and support students during college recruiting. The role also helps operate the program, including coordinating schedules and facilities, identifying program needs, maintaining records, and participating in program events and meetings. This is a seasonal, non-exempt position compensated through an extracurricular stipend. The role requires job-related experience with increasing responsibility, at least 60 completed college credit hours, a Missouri Substitute Teaching Certification, and satisfactory background clearance. A bachelor's degree in a job-related area is preferred. Work includes travel to off-campus events and competitions, extended hours that may include evenings and weekends, and physical activity involving substantial walking and standing.

Requirements

Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
At least 60 college credit hours completed.
Missouri Substitute Teaching Certification.
Satisfactory District background clearance.
Knowledge of community support organizations and public relations; program equipment; injury prevention and treatment protocols; applicable laws, codes, policies, and regulations; participant eligibility, attendance, and discipline guidelines; professional standards; and safety practices.
Skills in adapting to changing priorities, administering first aid, applying relevant rules and policies, coordinating with schools and agencies, organizing and communicating information, and overseeing financial transactions.
Ability to schedule numerous activities and events, gather and classify data, and use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups, analyze issues, develop action plans, provide effective feedback, maintain positive relationships, collaborate, communicate, lead, delegate, organize tasks, monitor goals, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, motivate athletes, and apply consistent discipline.
Ability to model and enforce sportsmanship.
Ability to travel to off-campus athletic events and competitions.
Ability to work extended hours that may include evenings and weekends.
Physical ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull; climb and balance; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; and perform fine finger movements.
Ability to work under temperature extremes and conditions involving risk of injury and/or illness.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a job-related area.

Responsibilities

Analyze opponents' strategies before or during athletic events to assess their strengths and weaknesses and develop an approach.
Assess student athletes and provide feedback on individual performance and team placement.
Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences to receive and convey role-related information.
Assist with parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, and other program-support activities.
Develop team and individual practice regimens, including strength, speed, agility, nutrition, and injury prevention.
Develop game strategies and plans to prepare the team and individual athletes.
Evaluate facilities, playing fields, and equipment for hazards and recommend or implement risk-reducing modifications.
Identify program needs and recommend expenditures for activities, equipment, and supplies.
Identify appropriate uses of program funding in compliance with state and district policies and practices.
Implement practice schedules and related events, including facility and equipment use and staff assignments.
Instruct student athletes to promote growth in athletic skills and teamwork.
Maintain records such as athlete statistics, insurance information, permission forms, emergency information, schedules, and equipment inventories.
Monitor student athletes' academic eligibility and provide or arrange interventions such as counseling or tutoring when needed.
Oversee student managers and volunteers by providing direction and monitoring activities.
Represent the athletic program and District at functions such as meetings, tournaments, and workshops.
Supervise student athletes during competitions, travel, meetings, and practices to help maintain a low-risk environment.
Support students during the college recruiting process.
Perform other related duties assigned by the head coach.