Position Title:  Teacher/Varsity Assistant Football Coach/Wide Receivers 2024 - 2025 SY

Department:     Campus

Reports To:       School Principal

Contract:           2024 - 2025 School Year

Closing Date:    Until Filled

 

SUMMARY: The teacher/coach is responsible for promoting the student/athlete philosophy both during the academic instruction of the classroom and total athletic program. The teacher/coach must demonstrate strong content knowledge in their academic teaching area as well as a climate of “respect” to ensure a strong academic environment. The candidate should demonstrate an attitude of preparation for the classroom and field (court) to maximize the total student academic learning and their athletic ability. The teacher/coach must demonstrate leadership in student/player development of these attributes: sportsmanship, integrity and character. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Prepare for class assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Adhere to the curriculum pacing guide in order to maximize student learning.
• Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques, which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Take all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and District policy.
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Works cooperatively with building administrators and maintenance personnel in the maintenance of athletic facilities.
• Ensures the concept of “Good Sportsmanship” is communicated to all JNPSD athletes and parents.
• Promotes the athletic program within the school and community.
• Establishes and enforces the physical, academic and training requirements of eligibility for participation; monitors class attendance and conduct of all athletes; coordinates required physical examinations for athletes. 
• Attends all athletic events in assigned sport and shows interest and support for other athletic and academic events.
• Demonstrates knowledge of AAA rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree with a license in the academic area to teach and a coaching endorsement. Courses in the organization and administration of athletic programs. Teachers with experience are valued; however, no prior experience is required.

 

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Ability to recruit and build a team and create an environment in which the team can use its skills and abilities to their maximum potential. Ability to interpret data and strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

                                                                                         

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.