Courtesy-1 Head Football Coach

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation•Toppenish, WA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Football Coach is responsible for coaching the student athletes in the game strategies and techniques to prepare them for the athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop and appreciation of the sport.

Requirements

Knowledge and some experience as a football coach or assistant coach at the high school level or college level.
Ability to demonstrate effective coaching techniques and skills.
Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
At least 6 months prior experience as a Coach at the High School/Middle School level, or any combination of experience working with youth or knowledge that provides the ability to perform the responsibilities of this position.
Before the beginning of the third year of coaching must complete a school district approved Coaching Principles training that requires a minimum of five (5) hours of instruction or complete the NFHS Coaches Fundamentals Course or attend all sessions of the WIAA Coaches School.
Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA approved rule clinic for the sport being coached prior to the end of the third week of the sports season.
Possess a valid current First Aid Certification (or willing to obtain) or have completed a School District approved Athletic Training/Sports Medicine course equivalent to the Red Cross First Aid Card training or be enrolled in a First Aid Class.
Possess a valid current CPR Certification or be enrolled in and approved CPR C, it must be renewed every three years.
Have successfully completed Concussion recognition and management with Return to Play protocols and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness trainings as required by Washington State Law that must be renewed every three (3) years.
Previous positive-coaching experience in football at the Middle or High School level.
Must have no history of child abuse or neglect.
Must have no history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Ability to complete a background check according to Yakama Nation Tribal School requirements.
Required to pass a pre-employment background check.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.

Nice To Haves

Prefer community college and/or vocational school degree or higher with study in job related area.
Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Holds organizational meetings for the team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
Assess the player skills and assign the team positions.
Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice times to provide both individuals and team development.
Connect with parents for concerns regarding student athletes' performance, playing time etc.
Work with the Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.
Assign duties to the assistant coach as necessary.
Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observe players during competition and participate to determine the needs for individuals or team improvements.
Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of the athletes at all times.
Monitor the academic performance of the team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
Follow state, regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the new media, booster clubs, service clubs and other organizations.
Follow established procedures for the proper care, maintenance and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Work with the Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submit a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participate in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights and pep assemblies.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory and other related records.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.