Hingham High School has an immediate opening for the Head Coach of the Varsity Football program. In addition to the varsity team, the program consists of a freshmen and junior varsity team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to have input into the appointments of assistant football coaching staff. The football team competes in the Patriot League and is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Hingham High School is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School who takes pride in student-athlete participation, and the development of a high level of performance, accountability and responsibility in the classroom and on the playing fields.
The HHS athletic program consists of 21 sports, 34 varsity teams, 16 junior varsity teams and 10 freshmen teams. The program serves more than 75% of the total high school population.
HEAD COACH VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH JOB DESCRIPTION
The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the football program. The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of the sport of football as it pertains to interscholastic athletics in Massachusetts.
Essential Responsibilities
-Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
-Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the football program and lead and supervise, the assistant coaches in their efforts with teams assigned to them.
-Demonstrate current knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for football. Execute such programs during the off-season within the parameters of MIAA regulations.
- Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the football program. Become actively involved with the college recruiting process for team members.
-Make recommendations to the athletic director and principal in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches. Direct, supervise, and evaluate regularly the performance of all assistant coaches.
-Demonstrate a strong knowledge of MIAA and NCAA rules.
-Promote the program within the school and community.
-Work cooperatively with other HHS head athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
-Collaborate with the athletic director in the preparation of schedules for the team.
-Recommend to the athletic director the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the football program. Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
-Insure that all athletes have valid medical examinations and ImPact Tests before they are allowed to practice.
-Assist the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of the MIAA.
-Recommend to the athletic director those students who qualify for a varsity letter or junior varsity/freshman certificate.
-Engage with the Hingham Gridiron Club and parents of the members of the football program in a positive and constructive manner.
-Develop a relationship with the Hingham Youth Football program and establish a presence with youth football via summer camps, coaching clinics and the fall program.
-Embrace and support the mission of Hingham High School.
-Perform other duties related to the position of head athletic coach as requested by the high school principal and/or athletic director.
Qualifications:
-Education: Bachelors Degree required.
-Certification: MIAA Coaching Certification and CPR and First Aid Certified required.
-Experience: Previous high school or college coaching is required. Previous high school head coaching experience preferred. Previous college playing experience preferred.
-Supervised by: The HHS athletic director and high school principal and evaluated by the athletic director.
-Salary: As established by the agreement between the Hingham School Committee and Hingham Educators Association.
-Submit: Please submit a resume and 3 current letters of recommendation to:
Athletic Director – Margaret M. Conaty –
Hingham High School
17 Union Street
Hingham, Ma 02043