POSITION TITLE: Assistant Football Coach-High School
with teaching assignment
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Activities
Association/NFHS Coaches Education Program
REPORTS TO: Head Varsity Football Coach, Building-Level Principal and Athletic Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 205 days with benefits provided according to Siloam Springs
School Board policies.
ESSENTIAL TEACHING FUNCTIONS
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Participate in curriculum review and design.
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Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
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Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
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Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
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Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
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Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
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Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
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Effectively implement district initiatives.
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Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
ESSENTIAL COACHING FUNCTIONS:
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Display loyalty to the principal, athletic director, and the athletic department.
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Supervise athletes and team.
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Help plan and supervise any special needs/events (awards night, parent meeting, community service, etc.).
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Make suggestions and recommendations that will help the program.
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Display sportsmanship towards opponents, officials, parents, and team through appropriate behavior.
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Follow rules and regulations in the Siloam Springs Athletic Department, Coaches and AAA Handbooks.
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Help plan and conduct daily practices for assigned team.
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Attend pre-season organizational meetings as assigned by the athletic director.
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Assist in organizing and running of invitational or AAA tournaments and regular season meets.
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Attend professional development activities and remain current to new coaching strategies.
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Attend all interscholastic contests for assigned team (if an emergency or situation arises that would necessitate the absence of a coach, the athletic director must be notified as soon as the situation is known).
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
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Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
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Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
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Serve on committees as assigned.
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Remain current on instructional practices in education and coaching.
