Assistant Football Coach

This is a part-time temporary position with no benefits. If you have questions about this position you may contact at

Coaches should regard the safety and well-being of athletes as their highest establishing that priority coaches need to teach appropriate skills within their particular sport. They should maintain an effective and safe strength and conditioning program which includes off-season pre-season and in-season sessions. They must recognize potential environmental hazards that could result in an injury from weather or field conditions. When an injury occurs coaches must provide or delegate to a competent aide emergency care of athletic injuries and application of first aid in the absence of the athletic trainer or team physician. They must make sure the parent / guardian is notified. They should set up pre-season meetings with athletes and parents which focus on the entire program including emergency procedures equipment techniques insurance information and injury reporting. Coaches must establish a positive communication system with the team physician school athletic trainer and school administrator in regards to injury care and prevention.

The head coach for each interscholastic sport will have the following duties and responsibilities :

• Understand and follow all rules and regulations set forth by the Norfolk School Board VHSL Eastern Region Council Eastern District Council and your assigned school.
• Conduct pre-season meetings with prospective athletes and parents to issue eligibility forms explain VHSL requirements for participation NCAA eligibility and letter requirements for athletes.
• Conduct school pre-season meetings with assistant coaches to establish goals and objectives for the season as well as a plan to accomplish them.
• Hold team meetings stressing good sportsmanship and penalties for bad sportsmanship. Provide athletes with a written copy of team rules regulations and consequences.
• Organize and plan daily practice schedule.
• Provide a complete VHSL eligibility list to the school athletic director seven (7) days prior to the first game.
• Attend professional in-service clinics and / or meetings to improve coaching performance.
• Issue and maintain equipment during the sport season. Collect organize repair and store equipment upon completion of the season.
• Assure safety and proper conduct for all squad members during practice sessions and games.
• Secure all rooms buildings and practice and / or game facilities after use.
• Maintain and provide the school athletic director with inventories requisitions and award lists following completion of the season.
• Cooperate with media civic organizations booster clubs and other groups promoting interscholastic athletics.
• Direct all questions complaints and comments to the athletic director for answers to interscholastic related concerns.
• Maintain a wholesome educational environment.
• Counsel students to improve academically in order for them to meet VHSL and NCAA eligibility requirements.
• Conduct supervised study sessions for athletes.
• Facilitate tutoring for athletes experiencing academic difficulty.
• Monitor grades of all athletes academic progress.
• Monitor absences of athletes.
• Hold a current certificate in CPR / First Aid and VHSL Coaches education certificate
• Maintain pre-season conditioning to designated times allowed for each sport.
• Teach appropriate skills / techniques within the particular sport.
• Establish and monitor strength and conditioning program.
• Survey field conditions for potential hazards.
• Monitor weather conditions.
• Represent the school by being dressed appropriately and displaying professional behavior at all times.
• Establish communication with team physician certified athletic trainer and athletic director.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for sport and coaching responsibilities.
• Promote a positive relationship between school parents and booster clubs by attending parent meetings awards banquets and other activities promoting interscholastic athletics.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1