District Youth Tackle Football Program Coordinator ESP3256

Classification Title: Coach

Title: District Youth Tackle Football Program Coordinator

Calendar: Applicable to the Sport

ESP Salary Schedule: Stipend*
Hours: Vary

Location: District Wide

Overview:
The District Youth Football Program Coordinator will oversee and align football programs from youth through junior high helping transition to high school levels. This role is dedicated to creating a seamless developmentally appropriate pipeline that supports consistent player and coach development. The Coordinator will mentor coaches elevate player performance promote a positive athletic culture and uphold high standards of excellence across the districts football programs

Key Responsibilities

Vertical Program Alignment

• Align youth and junior high football programs to ensure a smooth transition to the high school level through close collaboration with coaches.
  
  
• Establish and maintain a cohesive football curriculum ensuring consistency in playbooks coaching philosophy terminology and standards districtwide.
  
  
• Define and implement benchmarks for player progression to ensure studentathletes are developmentally preparedphysically and mentallyat each stage.

Coach Recruitment Development and Retention

• Lead recruitment efforts to ensure the hiring of qualified passionate coaches who serve as positive role models.
  
  
• Design and deliver a comprehensive coach development program including ongoing training mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
  
  
• Foster a supportive coaching environment that encourages retention through regular feedback recognition and developmental support.
  
  
• Serve as a mentor to coaches providing guidance in coaching strategies leadership and effective athlete communication.

Player Development (Physical Social and Cognitive)

• Oversee the holistic development of studentathletes emphasizing physical conditioning social skills and cognitive growth.
  
  
• Support coaches in teaching proper techniques strength training conditioning and injury prevention.
  
  
• Promote sportsmanship teamwork and leadership across all age groups.
  
  
• Create and implement ageappropriate engaging practice plans that address developmental needs and challenge players at every level.

Practice Scheduling and Program Structure

• Mentor coaches in designing efficient structured practice schedules aligned with program goals and player development.
  
  
• Ensure practices incorporate balanced focuses on skillbuilding conditioning and team development.
  
  
• Encourage scheduling practices that promote athlete wellbeing including adequate recovery time and academic prioritization.

Onboarding and Implementation of Playbook and Standards

• Support the onboarding of feeder program coaches to ensure alignment with the high school playbook culture and expectations.
  
  
• Provide training and resources to help youth and junior high coaches effectively implement the high school programs standards and systems.
  
  
• Maintain consistency in language strategy and across all levels to create a unified program identity.

Communication and Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between youth junior high and high school football programs to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
  
  
• Partner with school administrators athletic directors and faculty to align the football program with academic and districtwide goals.
  
  
• Regularly evaluate program effectiveness coach performance and athlete development; share findings with district leadership to guide improvement.

Community Engagement and Program Support

• Lead community outreach initiatives to grow participation and support for the football program at all levels.
  
  
• Organize annual football camps clinics and parent engagement events to build enthusiasm and strengthen community ties.
  
  
• Assist with logistics such as team travel equipment management and event coordination for youth and junior high programs as needed.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Coaching experience at a middle or high school level. Experience could also be extensive work with developmental programs.
• NFHS coaching certificate is preferred
• Good Basic knowledge of the sport is preferred

* If you are an hourly ESP with Ogden School District this is considered a voluntary position for which you will receive a nominal fee.

Required Experience:

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