Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage district’s football program and facilities and 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operations of football/athletic programs

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

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:

5 years successful teaching and coaching experience

Head football coach experience (preferred)

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 student development.
3. Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in football and verify each athlete’s 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. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge football program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

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 football.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
4. Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all football equipment including maintaining a current inventory of supplies, equipment, and fixed assets and recommending disposal and replacement of equipment.
5. Plan, organize, and oversee all activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.

Personnel Management

1. Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate football personnel and make recommendations relative to assignment, transfer, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Community Relations

1. Articulate the district’s 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.

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

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