8th Grade Football Head Coach
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8th Grade Football Head Coach
Location
East Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
00078
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Opening Date
01/18/2024
Closing Date
2/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Description
The primary responsibility is to promote fun, teach a basic knowledge of football. Coaches must follow the East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department philosophy.
Essential Job Functions
Flexible time commitment.
Promote a positive learning environment for every player.
Create opportunity and participation for all players during practice and contests.
Play by and teach the rules and schemes established by the EGR Parks and Recreation Department, the EGR High School Athletic Department, and with each specific league in which we compete.
Be organized throughout the season with excellent player and parent communications.
Promote teamwork and equality for all players.
Inform players/parents of any changes during the season in a timely manner.
Hold a preseason parent meeting to go over expectations.
Review and abide by the information presented in the SafeSport Handbook.
Have an open line of communication with the Parks and Recreation Department including your immediate supervisor.
Have an open line of communication with the EGR High School Athletic Department and Varsity Coach.
Assist with the selection and supervision of volunteer assistant coaches.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Be able to handle conflict in a professional manner with players, parents, and officials.
You must be available and committed to the entire sport season.
Conduct organized practices and teach the fundamental skills along with the rules for football.
Act as an adult role model and mentor.
Must possess a high degree of knowledge relating to the sport you are coaching including the rules and regulation.
Prior experience playing and coaching football is helpful but not required.
Supplemental information
Provide or obtain Heads Up Concussion training certification (mandatory completion prior to starting the season).
Attend necessary training prior to the season and during the season.
Benefits are not offered for this position.
Agency
City Of East Grand Rapids
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Address
750 Lakeside Dr SE East Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
Phone
6169491750
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eastgr
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