Primary 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 growth of students involved in athletics.

Qualifications:

• Must be high school certified
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• 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
• Four years’ experience as a coach or participant in sport assigned.
• Teaching field to be determined at high school level

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contest 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.

• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.

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

• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.