<p>Job Summary: The Head Football Coach is responsible for the overall management, development, and performance of the football team. This includes developing practice plans, overseeing student-athletes' physical and academic progress, managing assistant coaches, ensuring team discipline, and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and the community.</p> <p>Qualifications of Employment: ? Must be a certified teacher. ? A passion and love for learning and teaching students. ? Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills. ? Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. ? Resilience and a positive attitude. ? Superb interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. ? The ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with students. ? A high degree of professionalism. ? A growth mindset.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Coaching & Player Development: ? Plan, organize, and lead daily practice sessions that develop individual skills, team tactics, and overall football knowledge. ? Teach and demonstrate proper football techniques and strategies. ? Evaluate players' strengths and weaknesses and help them improve through training, feedback, and mentoring. ? Foster a positive team environment that encourages teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline.</p> <p>Team & Game Management: ? Organize and manage team rosters, practices, and game schedules. ? Develop game plans, strategies, and tactical approaches for each opponent. ? Lead and manage all in-game decisions and adjustments. ? Ensure proper player safety during practices and games, following concussion protocols and other safety regulations.</p> <p>Program Administration: ? Manage the football program's budget, including equipment, uniforms, travel expenses, and other resources. ? Coordinate and schedule team events, including practices, games, and team meetings. ? Oversee the maintenance of the football field and other related facilities.</p> <p>Communication: ? Maintain open lines of communication with athletes, assistant coaches, school staff, parents, and the community. ? Provide regular updates on team progress, player development, and game outcomes. ? Conduct regular team meetings and parent meetings to address team issues and individual player concerns.</p> <p>Staff Supervision: ? Participate in hiring, training, and supervising assistant coaches, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities. ? Provide guidance and feedback to assistant coaches, helping them improve their coaching techniques. ? Ensure all coaches adhere to school and district policies and guidelines.</p> <p>Compliance & Safety: ? Ensure the football program adheres to all state, district, and league regulations. ? Follow all safety protocols to minimize injuries and ensure the health and well-being of all athletes. ? Monitor student-athletes' physical and emotional well-being. ? Other duties as assigned.</p> <p>If you are passionate about education, possess the required qualifications, and are committed to the success of students, we invite you to visit our website https://www.englandlions.net/. A fillable certified application can be found by clicking the ADMINISTRATION >JOB LISTINGS tabs. Simply complete the application and submit it with the listed required information to: Barry Scott, Interim Superintendent barry.scott@englandlions.net.</p> <p>Please note that consideration will be given to individuals who possess a bachelor's degree and are in the process of obtaining certification, but priority will be given to those who are currently certified in the area in which they are applying.</p> <p>About us: ? England School District is in England, Arkansas and utilizes a 4-day school week calendar (Tuesday-Friday) ? England is a small, tight-knit farming community conveniently located within 35 miles from LR/NLR, Stuttgart, Pine Bluff, Cabot, and Lonoke. ? England School District consists of England Elementary School (grades PK-6th) and England High School (grades 7-12). ? England School District focuses on hiring qualified teachers and staff members who are ready to be a part of a collaborative school, community, family and team.</p> <p>England School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position.</p>