What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Football Coach position at Arlington Independent School District?
Role And Purpose
Education/Certification:
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
- 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.
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
- Valid Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification, preferred
- Experience as a coach or participant in a 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
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.
- Organize and implement sport program for all levels.
- Instruct student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
- Organize and implement instruction that will lead student-athletes to the formulation of pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
- Responsible for the Leadership and Motivation class to be taught at all levels within your sport
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain a sense of cooperation and harmony between all phases of the athletic program
- Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
- Responsible for keeping current and adhering to all UIL rules and regulations
- Attend all meeting necessary to properly implement UIL rules and regulations
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
- Target areas for improvement within the sport and implement plan for continual improvement.
- Make sound recommendations for sport improvement to the Director of Athletics
- Assist the athletic trainer in administering policies and treatment for injuries and injury prevention
- Plan meetings, clinics, and other activities that will enrich the growth and development of assistant coaches
- 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.
- Develop and implement a well-organized practice and game plan
- Assist the Athletic Office in developing schedules for all levels within your sport.
- Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
- Secure game officials for all competitive games/matches at all levels within your sport.
- Responsible for timely requests for travel for all levels within your sport.
- Responsible for the use, care, and maintenance of athletic facilities.
- Submit all necessary reports to the UIL in cooperation with the Athletic Office/Principal
- Submit paperwork in a timely manner as requested by the Athletic Office
- Compile a statement of needs, equipment, supplies, and maintenance for the upcoming school year
- Prepare and keep current an inventory of all equipment, fixtures, and properties within your sport
- Compile a list of budgetary needs for staff development, team travel, scouting, and tournament expenses for the upcoming year
- 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.
- Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
- Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
- Responsible for enforcement of district student management policies
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Responsible for the dissemination of expectations to student-athletes and parents
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, teachers, and coaches
- Work with students and parents to ensure that all physical forms and eligibility forms are submitted
- Assist the Athletic Office in developing a public relations program designed to keep patrons informed and interested in the programs and accomplishments of the athletic program
- Cooperate with all agencies of the media
- Attend booster club meetings
- Supervise assigned assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.
- Responsible for assigning duties to assistant coaches within your sport.
- Assign coaches to supervise care and upkeep of all sport equipment
- Responsible for assignments of assistant coaches within your sport
- Responsible for supervising and coordinating all assistant coaches within your sport
- Responsible for evaluating assistant coaches within your sport for improvement
- Disseminate pertinent information to the assistant coaches
- 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.