Head Boys Football Coach

Qualifications

Job Title: Head Football Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Athletic Director

Job Purpose:

The Head Football Coach at Saint Viator High School coordinates and provides overall leadership for the football program, cultivating a positive team culture, driving player development, and building a sustainable program while upholding the values and mission of Catholic education.

Key Responsibilities:

● Manage and evaluate assistant coaches

● Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for scheduling of facilities/games

● Assure that a coherent, comprehensive program is established and maintained

● Assist in scheduling non-conference events

● Develop a consistent philosophy for discipline

● Afford opportunity for off-season options

● Assist in maintenance of their given playing area with his/her team when necessary

● Extend considerable time and effort with the press for team/athlete/school recognition

● Maintain inter-level communication with assistant coaches, holding coaches’ meetings at least once per week

● Maintain harmonious relationships with conference coaches

● Participate in practice/games 6 days a week during the season unless special circumstances prevail, withstanding holidays

● Maintain IHSA expectations of officials relationships

● Support games of all program levels when possible

● Work with the Athletic Director in establishing an accountable budget

● Work with booster group

● Remain current on practices and procedures relative to coaching expertise

● Actively supports the athletic code

● Attend all head coaches’ meetings

● Attend all necessary CCL and IHSA meetings

● Maintain open communication with parents

● Encourage participation in other sports and does not prohibit or discourage this participation

● Collaborate with Athletics and Enrollment teams to support recruitment and retention of student-athletes, engaging feeder schools and prospective families

● Serve as a positive representative for Saint Viator football in the community and coordinate media engagements with the Brand & Marketing team

● Attend all awards ceremonies

● Attend the year end annual sports’ banquet

● Keep an updated inventory of all uniforms, equipment and supplies ● Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Qualifications/Experience:

● Previous Varsity Head Coaching Experience or College playing experience preferred.

● Personal support of Saint Viator High School’s mission and vision.

Skills and Abilities:

● Maintain a positive attitude with staff and players at all times. Does not publicly degrade or insult a player at any time.

● Observe and illustrate good sportsmanship at all times

● Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

● Excellent