Head Football Coach

About June Shelton School
June Shelton School & Evaluation Center enjoys the distinction of being the worlds largest independent school for bright children with learning differences. Founded in 1976, Shelton is dedicated to making a difference by serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently. While the school is clearly the centerpiece of its mission, Shelton is more than a school. It encompasses three other major components, all open to the communitya speech and language therapy program, an evaluation center, and a teacher-training program. Shelton is actively involved with research and collaborates with major medical institutions in the Dallas area, including Childrens Medical Center and UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Shelton School is a co-educational, non-sectarian school that serves approximately 900 students with learning differences in grades EC to 12. The Shelton School is accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS).

We are interested in adding new coaches to our programs team that can help build a winning culture for what is a growing Division 3 school.

Position Overview:
This position may include a teaching assignment based on the candidate’s certification and current school openings; otherwise, the role is compensated by stipend only. The Head Coach is responsible for teaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Works closely with student athletes to develop good character on and off the field. Assists teachers, counselors, and other school personnel with student athlete attendance, academics, and behavior in and out of football season.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience as a head football coach, preferred, or three years as an assistant coach at the high
• school or college level.
• Experience working with students with Learning Differences preferred.
• Knowledge of Learning differences preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Essential Functions:

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning Coordinator in developing a program to increase each athletes individual growth.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the Athletic Director & Assistant Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to assistant coach(es) as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Determine individual player overall team abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and factoring these into the gameplay and strategy sessions.
• Conducting research and analyzing previous games to develop game plans, tactics, techniques, formations, and strategies.
• 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 athletes injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows national, TAPPS (Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools), and Shelton School regulations governing the athletic program.
• Model sportsman 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, local community, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Works with the Athletic Director & Assistant 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, award nights, pep rallies, etc.
• Maintains all forms such as equipment inventory, and other related records as required by the Athletic Department.
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Encouraging players to engage in other sports and to live a healthy life.
• The duties identified above are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,
• related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Other Duties

• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Football Locker Room Maintenance and Supervision.
• Maintain TAPPS eligibility and compliance for student athletes/coaches
• Field maintenance as required
• Organize clinics for all football coaches and those volunteering
• Issue & Collection of all equipment, supplies, etc. associated with the football program.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, Executive Director or other appropriate administrators.

Shelton School is an equal opportunity employer.