Job Title: High School Head Coach

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Principal and Athletic Director

Date Revised: 2/23/26

Dept./School: High School

Primary Purpose:

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s). Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.

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 (optional)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

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)

Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

2 years coaching or participant experience in sport assigned

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

1. Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
2. Manage and supervise athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork and good sportsmanship.
3. Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.

Program Management

1. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
2. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes equipment material and facilities.
3. Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices special events and tournaments.
4. Coordinate with the transportation department for travel arrangements to out-of-town events. (Drive bus to transport students to out-of-district competitions (optional)).
5. Ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
6. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
7. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings.

Student Management

1. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
2. Instruct and advise students on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
3. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests practice sessions and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
4. Encourage by example and through instruction sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.

Administration

1. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
2. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
3. Initiate and approve purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
4. Oversee the process of cleaning repairing and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within the program.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assign and oversee completion of the work of assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.

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); operate school bus

Posture: Prolonged standing; kneeling squatting bending and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and reaching

Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned

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

Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

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.