Assistant Coach - Football

Jefferson Parish Schools•Kenner, LA

About The Position

The Assistant Coach - Football assists the head football coach in developing, organizing, and implementing the football program and providing leadership to football personnel and student athletes. The coach must follow all applicable LHSAA district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS), and Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations. Work is performed after the school day for the time needed to prepare the team for competition; weekend and holiday work may also be required depending on team preparedness. The coach assists with supervision of the football program and with the maintenance, reconditioning, inventory, and issuance of equipment. The role includes promoting sportsmanship and positive school and community relations; ensuring student athletes have current physical examinations, adequate insurance, and appropriate insurance documentation; participating in professional development; and completing 36 Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) annually from July 1 through June 30. The coach must promptly report rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility information, and incident or injury documentation, and work cooperatively with the school athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics. Other duties may be assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator. The coach is responsible for safeguarding confidential student information and access credentials for electronic and print records. They must communicate effectively in Standard English orally, in writing, and digitally; exchange information accurately through telecommunications systems; communicate tactfully with students, parents, school personnel, and media; represent the school or school system at functions; and compile data, summarize information, and prepare written reports for a supervisor. The position requires standing, running, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting; demonstrating athletic techniques; physically transferring or positioning athletes as required; moving heavy athletic equipment; providing personal transportation to games, work locations, and meetings; and working outdoors in extreme weather conditions. JP Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion, and/or current LHSAA requirements.
CDL class B or above with P and S endorsements and no 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 the 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 football rules and regulations.
Certification through USA Football's Heads UP program.
Expertise, knowledge, and competency in sport-specific athlete conditioning.
Ability to communicate in Standard English orally, in writing, and digitally.
Ability to accurately give and receive information through a telecommunication system and communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
Ability to accurately communicate with media, represent the school or school system at functions, compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written reports.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including demonstrating athletic techniques and moving heavy athletic equipment.
Ability to provide own transportation and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous football playing experience, preferably at the college or university level; high school-level experience is the minimum preferred experience described.
Previous football coaching experience at the junior varsity, junior high/middle school, or recreation activity level.
Expertise, knowledge, and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of football injuries.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in developing, organizing, and implementing the football program.
Assist in supervising the football program and providing leadership to football personnel and student athletes.
Follow applicable LHSAA district, JPPSS, and LHSAA rules and regulations.
Assist with equipment maintenance, reconditioning, inventory, and issuance.
Promote sportsmanship and positive public relations in the school and community.
Ensure student athletes have current physical examinations and adequate insurance coverage, and that required parent or legal guardian insurance documentation is on file.
Participate in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics, and seminars, and acquire 36 CLUs annually from July 1 through June 30.
Promptly report rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility information, and incident or injury documentation as required by parish and state rules.
Cooperate and communicate with the school-based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
Perform duties assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of electronic and printed student records and passwords.
Communicate accurately and tactfully with students, parents, school personnel, and media; represent the school or school system at functions; and prepare written reports for a supervisor.
Prepare the team for competition after the school day and, as needed, work weekends and holidays.
Demonstrate athletic techniques, physically transfer or position athletes as required, and move heavy athletic equipment.
Provide own transportation to games, work locations, and meeting sites.