ROLE AND PURPOSE:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as a coach or participant in sport
• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• 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.
• 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.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
• Instruct and advise students on 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.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise assigned assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent districtwide and statewide travel.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Outdoor exposure to sun and heat.
• Position days worked varies according to coaching assignment. (187 days plus the listed early report days.)
• Head Coaches may serve as Game Administrator based on district need at a minimum of 15 athletic events and must meet the following Arlington ISD and UIL requirements:
  • In all UIL varsity athletic team contests, a game administrator shall be appointed by the home school. That person shall be a coach (other than the game coach), teacher or administrator.

  • They should arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the contest starting.

  • It is recommended that a game administrator be designated by the home school for all non-varsity athletic team contests.

  • The responsibilities of the game administrator are as follows:
    • See that officials are directed to their dressing room
    • Meet with the officials prior to game time (preferably on the playing field or court)
    • Inform the officials where the game administrator will be seated
    • Assist the officials if they need to discourage unsportsmanlike conduct of a fan, player or coach (such as removal from the gym)
    • Check with the officials after the game to see if there is any misconduct that needs to be reported
    • Offer to provide an escort for the officials to their cars
    • Report incidents to the appropriate school administrator (home team or visitor)
    • Report severe verbal abuse or physical contact of the official and any ejections of coaches and fans to the UIL office and Arlington ISD campus/athletic administration in writing within the next two working days.

  • These events will be scheduled by your campus coordinator in conjunction with the campus principal. These duties will fall outside of your in-season sport. The only exception would be serving as the game administrator for your sub varsity teams when they do not play with the varsity team.

NOTE: In order to minimize current campus disruption, current Teachers and Teacher Assistants may only apply to job postings if the position is a promotion. A promotion is defined by an increase in salary grade or incremental stipend. This does not apply if the transfer window is open.