Freshman Football Coach Bloomfield High School

Position: Freshman Football Coach School: Bloomfield High School Department: Athletics Reports To: Head Football Coach / Athletic Director Position Type: Coaching Position

Position Summary Bloomfield High School is seeking a motivated and student-centered Freshman Football Coach to join the football coaching staff. The coach will work closely with the Head Coach and other members of the football program to develop student-athletes in the fundamentals of football, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and academic responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities

•         Coach and develop the freshman football team in accordance with the philosophy and expectations of the Bloomfield High School football program.

•         Teach proper football fundamentals, techniques, terminology, and game strategies.

•         Create a positive, competitive, and supportive environment for student-athletes.

•         Assist with practices, game preparation, scouting, film review, and game-day responsibilities.

•         Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline, sportsmanship, and respect.

•         Monitor and reinforce academic and behavioral expectations.

•         Communicate effectively with players, parents/guardians, coaches, teachers, and school administration.

•         Follow all school, district, conference, and state athletic policies.

•         Maintain a strong emphasis on player safety, injury prevention, and appropriate conditioning.

•         Support the overall football program and assist with varsity and junior varsity activities when requested.

•         Attend required coaching meetings, professional-development activities, practices, games, and other team functions.

Qualifications

•         Must be Connecticut Coaching Certified to be considered.  

•         Previous football playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

•         Strong knowledge of football fundamentals and player development.

•         Ability to work effectively with freshman-level student-athletes.

•         Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

•         Commitment to student-athlete academic success and character development.

•         Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, certifications, and athletic-coaching requirements.

Compensation Compensation will be provided in accordance with the applicable Bloomfield Public Schools athletic/coaching salary schedule and district policies.

Application Interested candidates should submit a coaching application, résumé, references, and any required certifications through the Bloomfield Public Schools website: bloomfieldschools.org

Bloomfield High School is committed to providing student-athletes with a safe, inclusive, and positive environment in which they can develop athletically, academically, and personally.

Bloomfield School District is a regular school district with 7 schools, 188 teachers and 1,994 students. Total Revenue is $76,345,000 and is trending up. Bloomfield School District spends $33,305 per student per year on instruction.