Head Football Coach – Middle School

Sussex County Public Schools•Stony Creek, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Head Football Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising all aspects of the school's football program. The coach provides leadership that promotes student-athlete development, sportsmanship, academic success, teamwork, discipline, and personal growth while ensuring a safe and positive athletic environment. The Head Coach is expected to conduct the program in accordance with district policies, state athletic association regulations, and school expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Knowledge of football fundamentals, rules, and coaching techniques.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain before the season begins).
Completion of all district-required coaching certifications and training.
Successful completion of required background checks.
Completion of concussion awareness and heat illness prevention training, as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Previous football coaching experience preferred.
Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct all phases of the middle school football program.
Develop and implement practice plans that emphasize skill development, teamwork, conditioning, and player safety.
Establish team expectations, standards of conduct, and a culture of respect, integrity, and sportsmanship.
Supervise assistant coaches and provide direction regarding coaching responsibilities and program expectations.
Teach fundamental football skills and appropriate techniques.
Promote academic achievement and monitor student eligibility.
Foster positive character traits including responsibility, leadership, perseverance, and respect.
Ensure equal opportunities for student participation and development consistent with team objectives.
Maintain a safe practice and competition environment.
Teach and enforce proper equipment usage and safe playing techniques.
Follow all concussion, heat illness, emergency action, and injury reporting protocols.
Ensure compliance with district policies, state athletic association rules, and applicable federal and state laws.
Report injuries, incidents, and concerns promptly to school administration.
Maintain accurate team rosters, equipment inventories, and required documentation.
Communicate practice schedules, game schedules, transportation information, and program expectations to athletes and parents.
Attend required coaches' meetings, professional development, and athletic department meetings.
Assist with equipment distribution, collection, maintenance, and inventory.
Submit required reports, eligibility documentation, and end-of-season summaries.
Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, officials, and community members.
Communicate effectively with school administration regarding program needs and student concerns.
Represent the school with professionalism at all athletic events.
Encourage positive parent involvement while maintaining appropriate coaching authority.
Prepare athletes for competition through organized practices and scouting.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and other team activities.
Demonstrate ethical decision-making and good sportsmanship during competition.
Ensure appropriate supervision until all athletes have been released following practices and contests.