Poteau Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of Head Football Coach. We have had one of the most successful football programs over the past 10 years, including making the semifinals in 5 of the last 7 years and winning a State Championship in 2019. We have also won our district 6 times in the last 7 years. We are in the process of installing new turf that is supposed to be completed by January. We are excited to start the process of finding the next coach to lead our program to continued success. Teaching field is open. The deadline to apply will be January 17, 2025.

POSITION TITLE: Head High Football Coach/Teaching Field Open

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and Principal for teaching duties

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION: The head coach shall work with the athletic director and the principals to insure a coordinated program. 

MAJOR DUTIES: 

1.   Be familiar with the policies of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, (OSSAA) as set forth in the OSSAA        Handbook. 

2.   Hold pre-season meetings with coaches to discuss he philosophy of the program and inform them of their responsibilities.

3.   Assist the athletic director and principal in supervising and assigning duties to other coaches. 

4.   Assist athletic director in coordinating athletic program in grades 6 -12.

5.   Submit all forms required by the OSSAA and Poteau Schools (eligibility roster, team roster, accident reports, etc.).

6.   Inform students of the insurance program available through Poteau Schools.

7.   Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and techniques. 

8.   Teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and physical behavior. 

9.   See that facilities and equipment are maintained to insure a healthy and safe environment for activities and report

      deficiencies and damage immediately to the director of athletics or principal. 

10. Conduct staff meetings as necessary.

11. Assume responsibility for conduct and well-being of all team members. 

12. Attend meetings as necessary. 

13. Implement procedures for handling injury situations and institute the District Blood Borne Pathogen Policy and

      Procedures. 

14. Attend coaches' meetings and clinics for professional growth. 

15. Work with director of athletics and other coaches to upgrade total athletic program. 

16. Evaluate total program and make recommendations to the athletic director. 

17. Make necessary arrangements for issuing, collecting, taking inventory, and storing equipment.

18. Make necessary preparation for all practices. 

19. Be available to counsel all participants in decision-making or daily problems. 

20. Be responsible for public relations and the publicity of the activity through the athletic director. 

21. Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and assist visiting teams, coaches and officials. 

22. Participate in the awards programs according to the school procedure. 

23. Instruct participants in the need for reporting injuries to coaches immediately. 

24. Supervise the preparation of playing areas and when needed take part in theat preparation.

25. Make an effort to attend the sport contests at high school and middle school. 

26. Attend to other duties assigned by the athletic director and principal.  

Evaluation:

     The athletic director and principal will evaluate the head coach and report their findings to the superintendent based on 

     the criteria set for in this job description.