HS Math Teacher and Head Baseball Coach

Job Title: High School Math Teacher and Head Baseball Coach

Reports to: Principal

Dept.: Assigned Campus

Exemption Status:Exempt/Professional

Pay Scale: Teacher

Calendar: 187 days

Primary Purpose: Provide instruction and coach student grades 9/12 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 (preferred)
• Clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (preferred or eligible to get licensed within 90 days of hire)

Experience:

• 5 years coaching experience in sport assigned
• Preferred Head coaching experience but not required
• 5 years participant experience in sport assigned

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
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Program Management

• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes equipment material and facilities.
• Work with the Athletic Director to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices special events and tournaments.
• Coordinate with transportation department for travel arrangements to out-of-town events. (Drive bus to transport students to out-of-district competitions).
• Ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching staff and make changes based on findings.

Student Management

• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students athletic abilities initially and regularlymodel performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance in sport.
• Instruct and advise students on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• 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.
• Encourage by example and through instruction sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.
• Promote assigned athletic programs through district approved social media platforms giving school and community members information on program schedule progress and highlighting individual and team achievements.

Administration

• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
• Initiate and approve purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
• 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.
• 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: computer printer; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside may work outside; work must be performed onsite.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

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.

This job description 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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Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex national origin age disability military status genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza color religión sexo nacionalidad edad incapacidad estatus militar información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada co n alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones experiencia y habilidades del candidato.

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