Football-Volunteer Coach SY27/28

Cloverleaf Local School District•Lodi, OH

13h

About The Position

The Football Volunteer Coach assists in developing players for the varsity team under the direction of and in accordance with the program established by the head coach. The coach is responsible to the head coach and must not initiate policies or procedures inconsistent with the head coach’s recommendations. The position includes organizing and conducting practices as needed, supervising team members before, during, and after practices and games, and supporting the program’s operational and safety needs. The role is part-time and is offered under a one-year contract. The coach helps prepare and care for players, supports the distribution and collection of equipment, communicates game results to news media and the athletic director, and assists with scheduling, transportation, officials, home-game setup, scouting, and other duties delegated by the head coach. The coach is expected to model appropriate conduct, promote positive fan involvement, teach proper skills and safety precautions, and report and care for injuries. Working conditions may occasionally involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue, as well as interaction among unruly children.

Requirements

State of Ohio Teacher’s Certificate is preferred but not required.
Coaching and administrative abilities.
Obtain Pupil Activity Supervision Validation and CPR Certification.
Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes.
Knowledge of the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
Organizational skills and resources to enhance the program.
Skill in oral presentations.
Ability to get along with other coaches.
Willingness to invest time during the season.
Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques.
Ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities.
Demonstrated aptitude for successfully completing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

State of Ohio Teacher’s Certificate.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing players for the varsity team under the direction of the head coach.
Carry out the program and recommendations established by the head coach and use the offensive and defensive philosophy provided by the head coach.
Wear proper attire during practices and games.
Assist the head coach in collecting players’ physical cards, emergency medical authorization forms, and codes of conduct.
Carry required emergency forms for all players, scorekeepers, and managers at practices and games.
Assist the head coach with distributing and collecting equipment.
Replace the head coach in emergency situations.
Conduct oneself appropriately on the field, avoid arguing officials’ judgment calls, know the rules, and be responsible for players’ conduct.
Teach by example and encourage positive fan involvement.
Report all games to news media and the athletic director.
Attend clinics with the head coach, assist with off-season coverage, attend staff meetings, and help with scouting and other delegated responsibilities.
Organize and conduct practices as needed.
Remain loyal to the head coach and the program.
Supervise team members before, during, and after practices and games.
Assist as needed with planning schedules and transportation, securing officials, and setting up home games.
Inform participants of sport-related safety precautions and teach proper skills to reduce the chance of injury.
Routinely check equipment for safety concerns and report and care for injuries.
Serve as a role model and help instill ethical principles and democratic values in students.
Perform other coaching duties assigned by the athletic director or principal, as permitted by the negotiated agreement.