Head Coach MS Boys Flag Football 3657 - Phoenix

AZ State School for the Deaf and Blind•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Head Coach position for Middle School Boys Flag Football. The role involves planning practices, supervising athletes, reporting to the Athletic Coordinator, developing and enforcing team rules, and providing leadership. The coach may also be responsible for transporting the team to away contests if school transportation is unavailable. The position requires proficiency in ASL, CPR/First Aid certification, and adherence to safety protocols including background checks and drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Background experience, training or coursework in the particular sport
Receptive and expressive manual communication skills if working with hearing impaired students
CPR/First Aid certificate upon hire
Proficient ASL Required
NFHS Concussion in Sports certification
CPR/First Aid certification
Pass FBI and State background check
Defensive Driver Training Program completion
NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) Coaches Education certification
Valid Arizona Dept. of Education certificate in Athletic Coaching, Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education (for High School Head Coaches)
Pass post offer physical
Current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
First Aid certification
Crisis Intervention Training or certification

Nice To Haves

In the event the school's transportation department is unable to provide transportation, the coach(es) may be assigned the responsibility of transporting the team to an away contest in school vehicles.

Responsibilities

Plan practices
Supervise athletes at all times
Report to Athletic Coordinator regarding accidents, equipment needs, eligibility rosters, transportation and meal requests, equipment/uniform inventory
Develop team rules and enforce them in a fair and equitable manner
Provide appropriate leadership/role model for athletes
Safely lift and transport non-ambulatory students
Other duties as outlined in the coaches' manual