Athletic Coach - Football

Polk County Public Schools•Bartow, FL

About The Position

This position teaches students the physical skills required to play football and positively influences the attitudes and behaviors of players, students, and the community. The coach teaches cooperation, self-control, and proper competitive spirit while enforcing school district and FHSAA policies and standards for behavior and sportsmanship. The coach provides fair and equal opportunities for candidates and establishes a rapport that encourages athletes to ask questions and seek advice. The coach plans and supervises age-appropriate practices, prepares schedules under the direction of the athletic director and District Director of Athletics, and establishes rules for the proper use and care of athletic equipment. The position includes assessing athletes’ physical readiness, preparing student eligibility lists, securing required team-member documents, and supervising all students involved in the activity, including ensuring they are picked up after practices and games. Student welfare is the first consideration.

Requirements

Maintain an Athletic Coaching certificate issued by the DOE as required by state statute if not a certified teacher.
Knowledge of FHSAA and county rules governing sports.
Knowledge of game rules.
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, students, school districts, and agencies in providing services to students.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
Knowledge of child development.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

A certified teacher is encouraged to add an Athletic Coaching Endorsement to their teaching certificate.
Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

Teach the physical skills necessary to play sports.
Teach cooperation, self-control, and proper spirit of competition.
Enforce school district and FHSAA policies and standards for behavior and sportsmanship.
Provide fair and equal opportunities for all candidates.
Build rapport that encourages athletes to ask questions and seek advice.
Plan and supervise practice sessions appropriate to players’ age and maturity.
Prepare schedules under the direction of the athletic director and District Director of Athletics.
Establish rules for proper use and care of athletic equipment.
Assess athletes to ensure their physical condition is appropriate to the sport.
Prepare student eligibility lists and present them to the athletic director.
Secure required documents from team members and provide them to the athletic director.
Prioritize student welfare.
Supervise all students associated with the activity, including ensuring they are picked up after practices and games.
Perform other duties as assigned.