Pflugerville Independent School District - Job Description
Job Title/Position: Coach Department/School: Assigned Campus

Pay Information: Coaching Stipend Supervised By: Campus Principal and
Athletic Director

FLSA: Exempt Date Revised: June 2017

Primary Purpose:

Provide instruction to student athletes; developing and enhancing athletic skills to successfully compete in athletic competitions.

Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):

Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas teaching certificate. Knowledge of assigned sport (coaching or participant experience preferred). Commercial Driver
License (CDL) preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

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.
 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.
Program Management

 Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
 Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules and local policies.
 Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
 Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
 Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of athletic program and make changes based on findings.
 Work with the Athletic Director and high school athletic coordinators to support the program at all levels by fulfilling additional responsibilities

as assigned.
Student Management

 Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports at local and 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.
 Drive bus for students and/or fans to and from athletic events. Maintain CDL and follow transportation procedures expected of the District

transportation services.
 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.

Administrative Responsibilities
 Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
 Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized 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.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

 General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures.
 Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules and local athletic policies and procedures.
 Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.
 Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned assistant coaches and student athletic trainers/managers.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun
and heat; must be able to pull/push/lift and/or carry at least 30 lbs.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They
are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The district shall not fail or
refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges
of employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, disability, age or national origin. Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its
employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise
adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.

Received by: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________