Season: August - October

Location: Cañon City Middle School

Salary: Stipend is based on the Supplemental Salary Schedule and years of experience: Starting supplemental of $2,148-$3,267

Other Information: All coaching assignments are one-year contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

All coaches of interscholastic activity programs who assume full responsibility for students under their direction at any level shall be either:

A certified teacher or administrator holding a current certificate issued by the Colorado Department of Education or
Employed as a teacher, counselor, and or administrator for at least 50% of the school day in a private school or
A registered volunteer with Canon City Schools

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

COACHES’ PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPECTATIONS:

Rapport
A coach must be able to develop good rapport with numerous individuals and community groups; team personnel, the student body, the professional staff (faculty, administration, maintenance, etc.), the community as a whole, spectators, officials, fellow coaches in the conference, media representatives and the parents of his/her players. Good rapport and demonstrated competency are invaluable for the coach.
Cooperation
The district and school expect the highest level of cooperation from all coaches and athletic staff members in the execution of their duties. Coaches must work cooperatively with their school's athletic director, administration, other staff, team, and parents.
Leadership and Public Relations
Diligence, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty, and a love for the game are all part of the professional pride that any coach should exhibit. Personal appearance, dress- to include proper coaching attire and shoes, physical condition, etc. should be exemplary. Public demeanor and decorum should always reflect positively on the coach, team, athletic department, school, and community.
Discipline
Every athletic team requires a high level of discipline among coaches, players, and support staff. In this regard, the implementation of discipline and the attitude with which it is implemented is the coach’s responsibility. Individually, the coach becomes a model of all that the program represents—observation of school codes, rules of the game, ideals of good sportsmanship, behavior of participants throughout the season, and especially where the student body is concerned. Desire to do well, to win gracefully, and to lose with poise and a positive attitude should be emphasized. Staff, players, and spectators should be motivated to achieve established goals as a team and individual players.
Improvement
All coaches must constantly take advantage of opportunities presented for self-improvement. Regular attendance of district meetings, rules clinics, special workshops and training opportunities in specific fields is imperative. Membership should be maintained in professional organizations, coaches’ associations, and similar groups whose programs are geared toward greater achievement and improved performance. Keeping abreast of current literature in professional journals, newspapers, and magazines, and utilizing enrichment material available in other media forms is also expected.

COACHING TECHNIQUES:

Use sound and acceptable teaching practices.
Run well-organized practice sessions.
Complete pre-season planning well in advance of the starting date.
Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention. When injuries occur, follow a prescribed routine and communicate well with the patient, trainer, and parents.
Construct a well-organized game plan.
Develop a sound system for equipment accountability.
Keep assistant coaches, volunteers, student managers, and statisticians well-informed of what is expected.
Cooperate fully with building staff, other programs, media, support staff, administration, etc.
Cooperate fully with maintenance staff, transportation, and others involved in support of the program.

COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES:

To the players on the team
The coach must promote and teach only ethical, aggressive, and fair play while always stressing good sportsmanship.

The coach shall have a responsibility to teach skills and techniques pertinent to the sport and to continually model and monitor behavior and academics.

It shall be the responsibility of the coach to aid in the development of the overall person.

The coach should be fair and unprejudiced with players and sensitive to individual differences, needs, interests, temperaments, attitudes, and tolerances.
To the school and district
A coach is highly visible in the community and may have a great impact on the athlete, the home, the workplace, and community organizations. A coach’s actions should constantly create confidence in the coach, the school, and the district.

A coach always owes his/her school maximal effort and loyalty. He/she must strive for excellence throughout the program, department, and school.

A coach should treat the faculty, staff, and student body with dignity and respect.

A coach should give support to all endorsed activities of the school.

A coach should urge the student body at every opportunity to be polite, courteous, and fair to all people involved in a contest.

The coach should maintain a high level of discipline and expectations and be firm, fair, and consistent in enforcing those expectations.
To the profession
A coach at Canon City Schools should continue professional growth in both the academic teaching area and the athletic coaching area. The coach should participate in professional growth opportunities whenever possible.
To fellow coaches
Although the head coach must assume leadership responsibilities, independent thought by all assistant coaches should be encouraged, and the lines of communication should be such that ideas may be exchanged properly.

Disagreements with fellow coaches should be discussed privately and in a timely manner.

The head coach should expect all staff to contribute a full measure of time, effort, thought, and energy to the program. Expectations should be communicated clearly in advance of the season. Assistant coaches should be valued and praised appropriately for their contributions to the program's success.

Assistant coaches should have a strong sense of allegiance to the program. They must be willing and able to do things that they may not wish to do or even like to do. They must fulfill their responsibility to the head coach, the athletes, and the sport itself. They must be willing to give a full measure of time, effort, thought, and energy to the program and the head coach.
To other coaches in the athletic program
A coach must remember that his/her sport is part of Canon City Schools' total athletic educational program. Therefore, it is important to support, promote, and cooperate with all the other coaches and activity sponsors for the well-being of the program as a whole.

Coaches should communicate regularly about athletes and off-season schedules to allow athletes to participate in various activities.

A coach should support and cooperate with other coaches whenever possible. All remarks should reflect confidence in one’s fellow coaches. Coaches and other faculty members must have strong, harmonious interpersonal relationships.
To faculty members
A coach is expected to cooperate with every faculty member. If the coach cooperates with the teachers of academic subjects by allowing an athlete to make up a test or homework during practice time, respect for the athletic program, coaching staff, and athletic values will be significantly enhanced.
To the physical plant
Each coach is responsible for:
Keeping the practice area and locker rooms in order
Storing equipment and using equipment properly
Keeping locker rooms and storage areas locked
Filing proper maintenance requests on large items of need

Pride in the equipment and facilities is paramount to all athletes, coaches, and the community.

TO APPLY:

A district application must be completed online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/canoncityschools

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Open until filled
Screening of Applications: Monday, April 21, 2025
Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:jamie.davis@canoncityschools.org.

Head Football Coach