Job Title: Head Coach/Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Instruct and coach students to develop skills and abilities to excel in athletics. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal state University Interscholastic League (UIL) and local requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Current first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate
• Clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of federal state and UIL policies governing athletics

Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (include if bus driving duties are required)

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Excellent public relations organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students parents and staff

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years coaching experience at 4A or 5A High School level

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning and Instruction

1. Establish performance criteria for competition and manage athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork and good sportsmanship. Model performance criteria and perform physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
2. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the time resources and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
3. Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in sport and verify each athletes eligibility.
4. Use a variety of instructional and coaching techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport of football.
5. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes equipment materials and facilities.
6. Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletics.
7. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

Athletic Events

1. Manage district athletic operations including directing ticket sales employing game officials and ensuring preparation of facilities.
2. Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
3. Arrange transportation lodging and meals for out-of-town athletic events. (Drive bus to transport students to out-of-district competition (optional))

Student Management

1. Implement district student management policies communicate expected student behavior related to athletics and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
2. Accompany and supervise student athletes during football games both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
3. Instruct and advise students on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents students and teachers.

Administration Budget and Inventory

1. Implement the policies established by federal law state law State Board of Education rule UIL rules and local board policy in area of athletics.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
3. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
4. Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
5. Oversee the process of cleaning repairing and storing of all athletic equipment including maintaining a current inventory of supplies equipment and fixed assets and recommending disposal and replacement of equipment.
6. Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups.
7. Plan organize and oversee all activities including practices special events and tournaments.

Community Relations

1. Articulate the districts mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
2. Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs initiate activities to meet those needs and use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
3. Support athletic booster club activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring of coaches and support staff.*

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); frequent driving may operate school bus

Posture: Sitting; prolonged standing; occasional kneeling squatting bending stooping

Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent physical movements associated with sport; moderate grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and reaching

Lifting: Frequently light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment: Frequent districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours

*To meet the executive exemption test the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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