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Head Football Coach
The Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis is seeking to hire a Head Football Coach at its Lutheran North Middle and High School campus. Lutheran North is a diverse educational community whose unity is in Jesus Christ. Our community is very strong and well-supported. Our education is college preparatory, our expectations are high, and our community is a family. For more information, refer to the website: http://www.LNcrusaders.org.
About this position:
- This position could stand alone or may be combined with a teaching role if the candidate’s qualifications meet the school’s needs.
Summary of Duties and Areas of Responsibilities:
- Model exemplary Christian discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
- Is quick to willingly and intentionally share his or her Christian faith with others.
- Work closely and harmoniously with the Athletics Director, school administration, athletic trainer, maintenance department, faculty and school staff, as well as with the other football coaches.
- Is exceptionally organized and well-versed in the various aspects of running an entire football program.
- “People person” who promotes a culture of respect and teamwork, and develops and maintains positive relationships with the entire school community and its stakeholders.
- Coach participants individually and collectively in the skills necessary for excellent achievement (being challenging and uplifting as necessary.)
- Actively engaged within the broader coaching community. Attends coaching seminars, and workshops, and researches to stay current with the latest coaching strategies and improve coaching skills.
- Willingly attends to the details necessary for success beyond the games.
- supervise the locker room and athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions (last to leave)
- support positive classroom performance
- maintain an accurate inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
- recommend new purchases as appropriate.
- Nominate players for recognition during and at the end of the season
- Participate in special activities including parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
- Organize an off-season training program
- Establish a schedule for team camps and other summer activities in accordance with school and MSHSAA requirements.
- Utilize social media to promote the team, school, and players in a positive Christian way.
- Oversee each athlete’s behavior and academic success in the classroom and work with the Dean of Students and others to nurture our student-athletes.
- Ensure accurate statistics are recorded to share with local media and interested college recruiters (updates school records annually).
- Encourage and assist interested student-athletes to find scholarships and programs to continue their education, and play college ball if desired.
Qualifications:
- Espouse and minister in accordance with the school’s philosophy of Christian education and the Lutheran church (LCMS).
- Excited to share his or his faith and develop strong Christian relationships on and off the field
- Excited to work in a diverse, urban setting
- Possesses a current teaching or substitute certificate with 60 or more college credits earned.
- 3+ years’ experience as a head football coach at the high school/college level preferred
- Possesses effective coaching techniques and skills, knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
- Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
- Must pass background screening, including fingerprinting.
To Apply:
Deliver a paper copy or email a cover letter and resume(s) (professional and coaching) to:
James Mitchell, Athletic Director, jmitchell@LNcrusaders.orgProviding excellent co-ed, Christian education for grades 6-12 in Saint Louis, Missouri.
