Middle School Football Coach

Job Title: Middle School Football Coach

Location: Ogden Community Schools Ogden IA

Position Summary

The Middle School Football Coach is responsible for leading instructing and mentoring student-athletes in the schools middle school football program. This coach will create a positive development-focused environment that emphasizes skill development teamwork sportsmanship safety and alignment with the overall vision of the districts football program. The position requires strong communication skills a commitment to student growth and the ability to work collaboratively with school staff and the high school coaching staff.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Player Development

• Teach fundamental football skills rules and strategies appropriate for middle school athletes.
• Develop practice plans that are engaging organized and aligned with the high school programs philosophy.
• Provide constructive feedback to help players improve individually and as a team.
• Ensure equal and appropriate playing opportunities that support athlete development.

Program Leadership

• Model and promote positive sportsmanship character development and academic responsibility.
• Collaborate with the high school coaching staff to build continuity within the program.
• Communicate clearly with players parents and staff regarding schedules expectations and team needs.
• Uphold school and district policies including behavioral expectations and participation requirements.

Safety & Supervision

• Prioritize student safety at all times following all concussion protocols return-to-play guidelines and district procedures.
• Supervise players before during and after practices games and team events.
• Maintain equipment inventory and ensure proper use of gear.

Administrative Duties

• Assist with organizing transportation equipment distribution and game-day logistics.
• Attend required meetings trainings and professional development sessions.
• Report scores player concerns injuries and program needs to the Activities Director.

Qualifications

• Coaching Authorization/Endorsement
• CPR Certification

Evaluation:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law board policy and the preceding job description.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson Ogden High School 732 W. Division St. Ogden IA 50212