Head Football Coach

Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham City Schools
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Certified - Grade Level - Secondary

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Start Date

Open Date 04/08/2024

Closing Date

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Organize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive sports program that is designed to meet the needs and interest of the district and community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
  • Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Coaching Principles Certificate (NFHS or ASEP)
  • Sports First Aid Health & Safety for Coaches Certificate (ASEP or PREPARE)
  • Complete coaches' portion of NFHS Sportsmanship Course
  • Complete NFHS Concussion course
  • Complete NFHS Heat Acclimatization course
  • Must have an active CPR certification each year with AED Training
  • Complete NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
  • Knowledge of sport
  • Specific knowledge of subjects assigned
  • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  • Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned
  • Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship
  • Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes
  • Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis
  • Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials and facilities
  • Keep informed of and ensures compliance with all AHSAA rules
  • Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
  • Work with Athletic Director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements for all athletic activities
  • Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings
  • Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips
  • Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices
  • Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum three to five years coaching experience
SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

Duty Days 187

Reports To Principal

Salary Range: From/To Supplemental Salary Schedule

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Date Posted: 26 March 2025
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