Centralia School District

Job Description

Middle School – Head Football Coach

Reports to: CSD Athletic Director Location: Centralia Middle School

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Coaching

Job Summary:

The middle school head football coach supports the athletic programs by providing a positive and educational experience to Centralia Middle School student athletes through interscholastic athletics demonstrating effective leadership, supervision, and organization teaching the fundamentals of football in a team environment.

Required Qualifications:

● High school diploma or equivalent

● Ability to motivate and develop student athletes

● Demonstrated ability to be self-directed while working with a high degree of collaboration

● Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented

● Ability to work in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties

● Ability to work effectively under pressure

● An understanding of the rules and regulations of football

● Ability to maintain a positive attitude

● Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and culture code including the belief that all students can succeed

● Ability to act in a confidential manner in all aspects of employment

● Ability to complete necessary WIAA and District trainings as directed or required

● Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Desired Qualifications:

● Successful experience coaching in a K-12 system

● Successful experience coaching football

● Ability to speak Spanish

● Experience working with diverse people

Essential Functions:

● Provides direct leadership and organization for all levels of the middle school football program

● Motivates and develops student athletes by teaching the fundamentals of football

● Provides direct supervision of all student athletes and assistant coaches before/during/after all practices/conditioning sessions, games, travel, and other school related activities

● Works collaboratively with the athletic director and other coaches to ensure a successful season

● Serves as a role model for students

● Sets clear expectations of student athletes, families, and staff and holds them to those expectations

● Communicates pertinent information to all stakeholders in a timely manner and keeps families informed of important dates, schedule changes, and development opportunities

● Always ensures a positive and conducive learning environment

● Works with Centralia School District Athletic Director ensuring program is abiding to WIAA, Tri-County League, and District policies and guidelines

● Attends trainings as directed or appropriate

● Other duties as assigned

Salary:

$2,972 - $3,150 stipend, depending on experience

Work schedule:

2 hours per day, Monday- Friday, 8/25 – 10/23

Centralia-Head Football Coach