Assistant Football Coach

About KIPP Kansas City Public Schools:

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope.

Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth-grade students. Today, we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with our community continuing to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths—whether college, career, or beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world.

Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards;

• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all

MSHSAA required sessions;

Assist in the coordination of the program;

Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests;

Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management;

Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential;

Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures;

Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship;

Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the Athletic Department Handbook;

Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications;

Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses;

• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development.:

• District level mtgs –4hrs;
• School level mtgs - 3hrs;

Outside mtgs/Clinics –1hr

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a full or part-time employee in the District.

Employed in the school as a teacher or administrator in which the candidate applies for a position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-athletes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.