Defensive Line Football Coach

Oakland Schools•Auburn Hills, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Defensive Line Football Coach at Avondale High School is responsible for instructing high school athletes in the fundamental skills and strategy of defensive line football. This role also focuses on instilling moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence in student-athletes. The coach will collaborate with the Head Coach to implement defensive schemes, teach proper techniques, foster student-athlete development, and promote a positive team culture. The position requires working cooperatively with administrators, students, parents, and the community, while ensuring player safety and adherence to district, league, and MHSAA policies. The coach is also responsible for maintaining control of school-owned property and professional competence.

Requirements

Experience Coaching defensive line
Experience or plan of building a K-12 football program
Knowledge/experience scheduling practices and off season workouts
Ability to teach techniques and fundamentals of sport
Ability to demonstrate all skills necessary for the sport
Knowledgeable about the rules and regulations of the sport
Works cooperatively with administrators, students, parents, and community.
Coach and develop varsity defensive linemen in all aspects of defensive line play.
Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback to support development.
Demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court.
Develop a positive team culture focused on sportsmanship, accountability, and academic success.
Ensure player safety and adherence to district, league, and MHSAA policies.
Teach proper stance, alignment, tackling, block destruction, pass-rushing techniques, gap responsibility, and run defense fundamentals.
Assist in the implementation of defensive game plans and practice plans.
Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.
Maintains professional competence.

Nice To Haves

Plan of building a K-12 football program

Responsibilities

Provide instruction of high school athletes in the fundamental skills and strategy of defensive line football.
Instill moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence in student-athletes.
Work closely with the Head Coach to implement defensive schemes.
Teach proper techniques and fundamentals of the sport.
Foster student-athlete development.
Promote a positive team culture.
Coach and develop varsity defensive linemen in all aspects of defensive line play.
Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback.
Develop a positive team culture focused on sportsmanship, accountability, and academic success.
Ensure player safety and adherence to district, league, and MHSAA policies.
Teach proper stance, alignment, tackling, block destruction, pass-rushing techniques, gap responsibility, and run defense fundamentals.
Assist in the implementation of defensive game plans and practice plans.
Assume the responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities being used.
Conduct structured practices that stay within the confines of the specified times at the Athletic Department.
Be an example of good character and sportsmanship to the team at all times.
Conduct fundraisers to provide money for team supplies and needs.
Maintain control of storage and use of school-owned property.
Maintain professional competence.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.