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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...

The JV FOOTBALL COACH at Harding HS is a comprehensive coaching assignment where teaching, organization, and care for students come together in a single role. The coach is expected to be prepared, professional, and consistent, creating a framework in which athletes understand what is expected of them and feel supported in meeting those expectations. The program thrives when the coach brings a balanced focus on performance, safety, and personal development. During practices, the JV FOOTBALL COACH manages time efficiently, moving athletes through warm‑ups, skill stations, team concepts, and competitive play. The coach provides instruction and feedback that is specific and actionable, helping athletes understand not just what to do, but why it matters. Attention is given to fundamentals, conditioning appropriate to the sport and season, and mental preparation for competition. The position carries a strong responsibility for modeling behavior. At Harding HS, coaches are role models...