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JV FOOTBALL COACH

Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610

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Bridgeport Public Schools STIPEND: $1,500

2025 - 2026 School Year

Human Resources Department

Bridgeport Public Schools

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

COACH - JV FOOTBALL

HARDING HIGH SCHOOL

STIPEND: $1,500

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Responsibilities

Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport. Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition. Supervises and assigns duties to assistant coaches, as necessary. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Observes players during competition and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement. Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their children. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletics program. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, & requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season. Participates in special activities to include parents’ night, banquets, awards nights, and pep assemblies. Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Knowledge/Skills

Experience working with high school students Knowledge of academic area Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Ability to work effectively with others Organizational and problem-solving skills Basic knowledge of all other subject matter Ability to work effectively with others Basic computer skills Excellent reading comprehension Excellent math comprehension

Qualifications

Minimum High School Diploma Required CT SDE coaching certification or Connecticut Teaching Certificate First Aid Certification CPR Certification Concussion Management Training Experience as a coach at high school or college level preferred; combination of head coach, assistant coach, player and/or education may be substituted Three years’ high school coaching experience preferred Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport Bilingual in Spanish, preferred

Application Requirements

Letter of Intent Resume Photocopy of coaching permit or application for coaching permit Photocopy of valid First Aid card – SIGNED, front and back Photocopy of valid CPR card – SIGNED, front and back Certificate verifying concussion management training (Original Certificate will be required from candidates selected for interview)

Stipend is in accordance with the BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Seniority level

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