Duties
The head football coach is responsible for directing and coordinating the planning, organizing, and coaching of the
Jersey Community High School and Jersey Community Middle School football programs. The head coach works under
the supervision of the building principal and activities director.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
? Provide leadership and instruction in the football program, school, and community.
? Model sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
? Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
? Establish and maintain open communication with student-athletes, parents, administrators, and teachers.
? Encourage potential student athletes to participate in the program.
? Take all necessary precautions to protect the safety and well-being of student athletes.
? Direct and coordinate the activities of the staff in the planning, organizing, and coaching of the Jersey Panther
football program.
? Promote the program by communicating with the news media, booster club, and other organizations in a
professional manner.
? Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate activities.
? Ensure the staff and players are in compliance with the Jersey CUSD #100 Board Policies, JCHS Co-Curricular
Code of Conduct, Mississippi Valley Conference (JCHS) policies, Metro East Athletic Conference (MEAC), and
IHSA (JCHS) and IESA (JCMS) policies and regulations.
? Study, evaluate, and implement innovations in the program.
? Represent the JCHS/JCMS Athletic Department in a professional way on and off the field.
? Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within the program and ensure these items are clean, in good
operating condition, and stored appropriately.
? Perform other duties assigned by the athletic director or principal limited to those consistent with being the head
football coach.
? Strive for the football program to achieve the Core Values of the JCHS/JCMS Athletic Program
1. Build and Maintain Winning Programs
2. Academic Achievement
3. Strength and Conditioning Program Excellence
4. Sportsmanship, Character, Loyalty, and Integrity
5. Contributions to Life Success of Students
6. School Loyalty and Support
7. Gender, Minority, and Program Equity
8. Encourage Participation/Involvement
9. Community Service
10. Support All Extra-Curricular Programs
Qualifications
Illinois Professional Educator License and/or ASEP Certification. Coach must be 21 years of age. Coaching
experience preferred.
Salary/Benefits
$7,562.88 for the Head Coach Football Stipend. Other stipend positions for coaches and sponsors are available and a variety of current teaching positions are also open.
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Additional Notes
Please see our Employment page for job positings that are available.
https://www.jersey100.org/page/employment
How to Apply
External Candidate
? Formal letter of interest
? Resume
? Three letters of reference
? Employment Application (Not applicable for long-term subs)
(Educators / Coaches - Include all items below that apply)
? Proof of Licensure in the State of Illinois as an educator (teachers, paraprofessionals)
? Unofficial transcripts (Educators Only)
(Applicant should have official transcripts sent from the institution when requested by District
? ASEP Certification (Coaches Only)