Assistant Flag Football Coach - Eaglecrest High School

Cherry Creek

About The Position

The Assistant Flag Football Coach instructs student athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. The coach also helps athletes develop moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence, while promoting positive relationships among the school and community. The assistant coach reports to the head coach and high school athletic director and is responsible for supervising their level of the program under the head coach’s direction. Duties include sharing program information with the head coach; maintaining supply and equipment inventory; scheduling and attending practices; developing and implementing individual and team training plans; confirming athletes are cleared to participate; complying with applicable district, league, and association rules; monitoring athletes’ attendance, behavior, and academic status; and responding appropriately to possible concussions. The coach may also perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of football.
Possess or be able to acquire a valid Colorado Coaching Certificate.
Successfully pass the CHSAA coaches test, obtain CHSAA coaching registration, and complete a concussion course as required by state legislation and CHSAA bylaws.
CPR and AED certification required.
Previous successful teaching, coaching, and/or sport participation experience.
Ability to perform heavy physical lifting of items weighing 50 pounds and of various shapes and sizes.
Ability to perform overhead lifting and squatting daily.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and to stand, bend, and kneel.
Eye-hand coordination, handling, talking, hearing, and near acuity required.

Responsibilities

Assist with organizing and developing the high school program.
Supervise all aspects of the assigned program level under the direction of the head coach.
Provide the head coach with information about the assigned program level, including scores, schedules, sites, discipline concerns, and procedures.
Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
Schedule and attend practice sessions.
Develop and implement individual and team training plans in alignment with program goals and philosophy.
Ensure each athlete has been cleared by the athletic office to participate.
Comply with rules and regulations established by CCSD, the Centennial League, and the Colorado High School Activities Association.
Monitor athlete attendance, behavior, and academic status.
Use approved first-aid and CPR skills.
Recognize signs and symptoms of concussion and remove athletes exhibiting them from play.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.