Lansing School District
LSEA Coach & Cocurricular
SextonAssistantFootballCoach
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“Sexton Assistant Football Coach at Lansing School District. Skills: Football coaching, Player recruitment, Academic success. Lead and support team. Recruit full team of players”
What You'll Achieve.
Coach team to competitive record; Ensure team is academically successful
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Previous coaching experience, Knowledge of coaching tactics, Knowledge of practice drills, Knowledge of MHSAA rules, Knowledge of LSD rules, CPR Certification, First aid training
Nice to Have
Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate, Successful NCAA athletic career
What You'll Do.
Lead and support team
Recruit full team of players
Run competitive tryouts
Coach team to winning record
Excel in postseason play
Ensure players are academically eligible
Organize practice schedules
Communicate game schedules
Maintain team equipment
Distribute team jerseys
Organize offseason conditioning
Operate training clinics
Abide by MHSAA policies
Abide by MHSAA regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Athletic Director
Full Job Description
## Description The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring athletic coaches. These individual will be responsible for supporting their team(s) success, including in the classroom. In particular, the coach will be expected to recruit a full team, coach their team to a competitive record, and ensure their team is academically successful for the whole season. They will also be encouraged to provide offseason training opportunities and expected to lead in-season tutoring, in accordance with MHSAA policies. ## Minimum Qualifications Previous successful coaching experienceKnowledge of high-quality coaching tactics and practice drillsKnowledge of MHSAA & LSD rules and policiesCPR Certification & first aid trainingAlignment with Lansing School District's mission and values ## Preferred Qualifications Valid Michigan Teacher CertificateSuccessful NCAA athletic career ## Job Responsibilities Lead and support your team(s) throughout the entire seasonRecruit a full team of players by the first day of the season, including running competitive tryouts if necessaryCoach your team(s) to a winning record, with the goal of reaching and excelling in postseason playEnsure all your players are academically eligible and successful throughout the entire seasonOrganize and communicate consistent practice and competitive game schedules in collaboration with the Athletic DirectorMaintain and distribute team equipment and jerseys at the beginning and end of the seasonOrganize and operate offseason conditioning, traini
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