Athletic Supplemental, Freshman Football Coach

Licking Heights School District•Pataskala, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Athletic Supplemental position for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a candidate passionate about reshaping the football program's culture towards discipline and accountability. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. Teaching positions may be available depending on district needs and candidate licensure. Emphasis is placed on the connection between teachers/staff and coaching. Supplemental contracts are for qualified certificated staff with appropriate training, knowledge, and experience. Unfilled positions may be offered to applicants meeting department of education permit requirements. Licking Heights Local Schools is committed to student success, providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on character development and academic excellence. The district addresses milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensuring students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff members are expected to embody passion for education, effective mentoring, strong communication, continuous learning, forward-thinking planning, and openness to community engagement. The district supports staff through induction, professional development, and a safe, empowering school environment.

Requirements

Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when needed.
Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
Meets all Ohio Administrative Code 3301-27-01 qualifications to direct, supervise, or coach a pupil-activity program.
Monitors training/certification expiration dates and meets all renewal deadlines.
Sport-specific coaching skills verified by training and work experience.
Active listening, creative problem solving, and good time management skills.
Contracts are offered to licensed staff with appropriate credentials.
Unfilled positions may be offered to other applicants meeting school district and Ohio Department of Education permit criteria.
A Pupil Activity Permit and/or Ohio School Van Driver Certificate may be required.

Nice To Haves

Head coaching experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coaches assigned athletic activities, providing opportunities for students to enhance skills, build positive peer relationships, and develop leadership qualities.
Actively supervises and evaluates assigned personnel and cultivates leadership skills.
Assists with physical education waiver verification when authorized.
Schedules in-season practice/contests with permission from the Athletic Department.
Communicates scores and post-game reports to appropriate media as directed.
Conducts professionally administered tryouts to select program participants.
Confirms student medical emergency authorization forms are up to date and readily available.
Coordinates off-season activities with permission from the Athletic Department.
Develops program information sheets for parent/guardian-student meetings.
Encourages student participation and monitors the accuracy of internal-external communications.
Ensures program activities are self-sustaining except when authorized by the administration.
Evaluates individual/team performance, prepares statistics, and develops/refines game strategies.
Executes a well-designed program plan, ensuring participants receive appropriate instruction, support, and opportunities to participate.
Provides proactive supervision for all program activities.
Identifies strength and conditioning activities best suited for each sport.
Maintains effective document and records management systems, prepares timely files, and monitors reporting deadlines.
Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.
Maintains orderly work/storage areas.
Manages program compliance with all OHSAA standards and ensures athletic fields comply with conference/league and state athletic association regulations.
Prepares end-of-season performance evaluations for all assigned staff.
Prepares/restores shared program sites.
Provides opportunities for program participants to critique activities and suggest enhancements.
Teaches safety precautions and proper training techniques.
Verifies equipment is appropriate for the physical development and skill of each participant.
Delegates appropriate assignments to members of assigned staff.
Performs any additional duties, within reason of the position, as assigned by the Athletic Department.
Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers and functions as part of a cohesive team.
Helps ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.
Maintains a professional appearance and wears work attire appropriate for the position.
Sustains an acceptable attendance record and consistently complies with established work schedules.
Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to the appropriate administrator.
Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion, and uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.
Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.
Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
Helps implement and monitor health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
Protects district property and takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
Takes action to address harassment or aggressive behavior and complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.
Implements district strategies to advance organizational goals.