Assistant Football Coach

Forest Hills Public School District•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assistant Football Coach Northern High School Reports To : Athletic Director and Principal Salary : As described in the supplemental contract of the Master Agreement between the Board of Education, Forest Hills Public Schools, and Forest Hills NEA-MEA District Association. Job Summary: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment).
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills with parents and students required
Football and/or coaching experience preferred
First aid and CPR knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and individual players
Develop the skills of players specific to football
Establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship
Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director
Create an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image
Demonstrate understanding of leadership best practices specific to the sport and age group
Support student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements
Develop the knowledge and understanding of Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures as it applies to athletics
Promote and enforce the student-athlete code of conduct
Connect athletic experiences with life experiences
Provide an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players
Model good sportsmanship always
Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student athletes
Ability to commit to a flexible time commitment
Consistent and reliable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned