9th Grade Varsity Assistant Football Coach

9th Grade Varsity Assistant Football Coach Rocori Public Schools

• Cold Spring, MN Rocori Public Schools
• April 28, 2026

• Position Type:

  Athletics/Activities

• Date Posted:

  4/28/2026

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Location:

Activities Department

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Has the ability to collaborate, organize, and supervise a 9th Grade football program. 2. Has previous coaching experience in football or working with kids in activities. 3. The coach must have or be willing to learn knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. 4. The coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO

The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

SUPERVISES

In several instances, the coach must advise, coordinate and support the head football coach while working with a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL:

1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. 2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments. 3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Has a thorough knowledge/willing to learn of all the athletic policies approved by the ROCORI Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program. 2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff. 3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

4. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff under the direction of the head coach. 5. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation. 6. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

7. Assists the head coach in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events. 8. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees. 9. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility. 10. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. 11. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

12. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. 13. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct. 14. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. 15. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. 16. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. 17. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours. 18. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT

19. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same. 20. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing. 21. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. 22. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment. 23. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty. 24. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

25. Helps assist Head Football Coach in organizing preseason meetings with parents, coaches, players and guests. The salary for this position is $4,153 for the 2026-2027 school year. Any questions about the position, applicants can contact Head Football Coach Alex Larson and Activities Director Mitch Dorr at dorrm@rocori.k12.mn.us Email To A Friend Print Version

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6823401749

Job URL:

https://www.applitrack.com/rocori/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=1112&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.457401275634766

Job Lng:

• 94.

42980194091797

Job County:

Stearns County

Job Education:

Bachelor's degree

Job Skills:

Interpreting

Job Hash:

4342424337