Job Title:                      Campus Athletic Coordinator/ Head Football Coach

Reports to:                   Principal/Athletic Director

Dept. /School:              Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:       Exempt

Pay Grade/Days:           Inst. 5/240 days

Date Revised:               12/17/2024

Primary Purpose:

Coordinate and manage the overall program of athletics for the campus. Work to provide each student with opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Master’s degree preferred

Head Coach and Budget/Finance experience preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program

Knowledge of TEA and UIL policies and rules concerning athletics

Knowledge of sport assigned

Knowledge of subjects assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrate ability to function in a site-based management system

Experience

5 years coaching experience

3 years of head coaching or successful coordinator experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General duties of the Campus Athletic Coordinator will include the supervision of all high school and feeder school athletic programs.  Supervision will include, but will not be limited to the following:

1. Coordinate and manage campus athletic program and facilities.
2. Implementation of District’s physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport and verify campus compliance.
3. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development.
4. Manage and supervise all athletic activities, contest, and practice sessions to promote growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. 
5. Work gate or serve as administrator on duty for all sporting events.         
6. Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
7. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
8. Keep informed of, and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
9. Work with District Athletic Director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements. (i.e. Travel, equipment orders)
10. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
11. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out of town trips.
12. Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
13. Apply and endorse student discipline during athletic contest, practice sessions, and on athletic competitions off of school property in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and in student handbook.
14. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
15. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
16. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
17. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents and community members.
18. Regular Attendance is required.
19. Cooperate with the Middle School Principals to develop a plan for the vertical alignment of football, basketball, volleyball and track.
20. Monitor the participation of high school and middle school coaches in the vertical alignment plan.
21. Plan professional development for high school and middle school coaches
22. Ensure coaches adhere to UIL and district policies regarding summer camps.
23. Ensure all coaches cooperate with the media and promote student athletes.
24. Ensure all sports participate in at least one community service project each year.
25. Direct one head coaches meeting each six weeks.
26. Provide documentation of head coaching evaluations and recommendations for program improvements.
27. Cooperate with middle school principals in the evaluation of the middle school coordinator.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

    28. Work closely with Booster Club to avoid cost overruns and ensure program needs are met

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assistant Coaches that are assigned to sport and feeder pattern

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s)

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Continual walking and standing; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside (exposure to the sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Frequent district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.