Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

Posting Opens: Monday, May 1, 2023

Posting Closes: Open Until Filled (submit your application materials by Monday, May 8, 2023 in order to be considered during the initial application review process)

COACHING STIPEND

The stipend range is as follows:

• 0-2 Years Experience: $6,265
• 3-5 Years Experience: $6,578
• 6+ Years Experience: $7,205

Coaching stipends are split into three installments (1/3 each month) and paid on the 25th of the month.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have approximately 10,000 students, over 1,400 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support “Every Student, Every Day” throughout their K-12 education.

Springfield Public Schools commits to honoring the dignity of every student by creating just, equitable, and fully welcoming environments for learning.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the positions of Assistant Football Coach for Springfield High School. Individuals in these positions are responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach including promoting the philosophy and objectives of the OSAA, adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of Springfield High School, Springfield School District and the OSAA. Springfield High School is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse student and staff population, so we seek candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to our diverse community. The Assistant Coach is expected to conduct him/herself in a loyal, honest, responsible, ethical and professional manner at all times.

Required qualifications:

• Varsity high school or college coaching experience;
• All NFHS Required Certifications;
• Pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting) and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience as a high school or college offensive coordinator;
• Experience coaching the passing game; working with and/or directing quarterbacks; running backs or wide receivers;
• Knowledge of OSAA rules and regulations.

Training:

• Design, conduct and monitor countable athletically related activities per OSAA playing and practice regulations and department policy, including declaring the practice season, reporting weekly countable athletically related activities adhering to sport-specific rules regarding voluntary activities and sport-specific safety exceptions;
• As a position or event specialist, evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies, and design instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and bio-mechanical principles;
• Collaborate with the Head Coach to incorporate position specific learning opportunities into daily practice design. Communicate with all members of the program’s coaching staff regarding the progress and training activities of the specific group of student-athletes charged with overseeing;
• Assist in planning, conducting and supervising practice and conditioning sessions, as deemed appropriate;
• Provide leadership during instructional sessions, utilize given discretion in guiding students through the learning experience via a variety of teaching strategies, and alter skills as needed to facilitate program needs;
• Collaborate with the Head Coach, certified Athletic Trainers, and Strength and Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs, encompassing recognized and approved methods of improving power, speed, strength and aerobic performance, consistent with industry safety and health standards;
• May be responsible for producing manuals or electronic publications for summer conditioning, technical play books, and team handbooks;
• Manage film exchange programs per conference game management manuals.

Competitions:

• Scout opponent teams, collecting and analyzing tactical and statistical data, evaluating and editing game film, and designing game plans and strategies;
• Attend coaches preparatory meetings to develop collaboratively determined coaching strategies for upcoming competitions, and to prepare the official game plan materials and game simulations for the student-athletes;
• Manage team-related game day activities, including game-day practices, pre- or post-game meals;
• Supervise and assign responsibilities to team manager(s) and video staff, when applicable;
• Implement game plan, evaluate student-athletes’ performances, give feedback as appropriate, and maintain statistics as is necessary;
• Assume responsibility for game management in the absence of the Head Coach.

Public Relations & Fund-Raising:

• Assist with/oversee the planning, coordination and execution of approved fund-raising activities;
• Participate in the planning and management of program clinics and sports camp.

Other Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of schedules for practice and competition, as assigned;
• Assist in or manage coordinating team travel arrangements;
• Coordinate with the equipment manager to ensure the issuance of the necessary equipment and apparel for scheduled practices and competitive events;
• In coordination with the equipment manager, monitor the condition of equipment and request repairs or replacement as necessary;
• Assist with or manage awards (e.g. annual participation/letter awards, special achievement awards and post-season or championship awards);
• Assist with the team’s annual awards banquet;
• Assist with the management of all aspects of football camps and team self-improvement programs;
• Must understand and comply with all NFHS and OSAA rules and regulations at all times. Lack of compliance could result sanctions for the program;
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.

Other Notes

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job posting is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

HOW TO APPLY

All postings/applications go through TalentEd Hire. Go to www.springfield.k12.or.us and click on the “Join Our Team” link. Locate the Coach/Activity Postings button and click on the link, which takes you to TalentEd Hire.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact Human Resources at (541) 726-3203.

On August 19th, 2021, Gov. Kate Brown announced that all Oregon K-12 educators, staff, coaches and volunteers will be required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th, 2021. Exceptions to this requirement are limited to Medical or Religious exemptions. All persons newly hired for employment by Springfield Public Schools must provide proof of full vaccination prior to starting work. Vaccine requirements in K-12 settings will be lifted on June 17, 2023. Any individual who is hired prior to June 17th will still be required to show proof of full vaccination or request a Medical or Religious exception.