Job Summary:
Provides skill level coaching and team coaching for the OPS Football Academy. This includes individual and group skill development, youth recreational leagues, and community outreach initiatives. Coaching should address the physical, mental, and educational needs of our football athletes. Assists athletes at showcases, camps, and clinics as well as be a recruiting resource for OPS athletes. Will assist with community outreach services to assist low income athletes and athletes in need.
Licensure:
CPR Certification within 30 days of hire
current driver’s license is required to travel to assigned sites
Experience: Previous experience as a Football Coach and or Strength Coach. Experience with a high school, College, and/or professional sports organizations a plus. College or Professional playing experience is highly recommended.
Education: High School Diploma required. College degree a plus.
Other:
Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
Requires working knowledge of Football training Protocols and Procedures, as well as multiple coaching techniques and procedures. Demonstrates ability to evaluate Athletes skill level at multiple positions using multiple disciplines.
Requires strong working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort and range of exercise presentation appropriate to the age and ability level of the Athletes served in order to support the provision of an individualized multidisciplinary plan of care.
Requires a high level of analytical skills necessary to gather and interpret Athletic training related data, evaluate individual needs, conduct related research and recommend and/or implement related programs and educational services.
Requires leadership, group cohesion and communication skills promoting teamwork and group achievement.
Demonstrates an extremely high level of interpersonal and communication skills, necessary to establish and maintain positive and effective therapeutic/working relationships with all.