Athletic Director/Head Football Coach

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Dept./School: Athletics
Reports to: Superintendent

Term of Employment: 226 Days

Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage district’s athletic program and facilities and instruct and coach students to develop
skills and abilities to excel in athletics. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an
extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal, state, University Interscholastic
League (UIL), and local requirements.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with physical education endorsement
Texas Mid-management or other appropriate Texas certificate, preferred
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)
Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the overall operations of an athletic program
Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
Knowledge of federal, state, and UIL policies governing athletics
Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (include
if bus driving duties are required)
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, and staff

Experience:
Five years successful teaching and coaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Planning and Instruction
1. Establish performance criteria for competition and manage athletic activities, contests, and practice
sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Model
performance criteria and perform physical movements required for successful student performance of
sport.

2. Direct and manage district’s athletic program and facilities; including expectation of structured in-
season and off-season programing for students.

3. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the
time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.

4. Establish and maintain behavioral, physical, and academic eligibility requirements for participation in
each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
5. Use a variety of instructional and coaching techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of
student athletes in the sport of football.
6. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
7. Work with campus principals and other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional
goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletics.
8. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program
effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
9. Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals and
district goals.
Athletic Events
10. Manage district athletic operations including directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and
ensuring preparation of facilities.
11. Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.in coordination with district personnel and head
coaches.
12. Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events. (Drive bus to transport
students to out-of-district competition (optional))
Student Management
13. Implement district student management policies; to include a leadership program, communicate
expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in
accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
14. Accompany and supervise student athletes during football games both at-home and on out-of-town
trips.
15. Instruct and advise students on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations with
regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
Communication
16. Establish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.
17. Establish, communicate and monitor baseline communication expectations regarding every head
coach/sport.
Administration, Budget and Inventory
18. Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules,
and local board policy in area of athletics.
19. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

20. Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules,
and local board policy in area of athletics.
21. Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost
effective and funds are managed wisely to provide all sports/students what they need.
22. Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all athletic equipment including maintaining a
current inventory of supplies, equipment, and fixed assets and recommending disposal and replacement
of equipment.
23. Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups.
24. Plan, organize, and oversee all activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
Personnel Management
25. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for athletic department.
26. Recruit in coordination and partnership with campus principal. Train, supervise, and evaluate all
athletic department personnel and make recommendations relative to athletic assignment, transfer,
retention, discipline, and dismissal of athletic responsibilities.
27. Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in
area of athletics.
28. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness in their roles.
Community Relations
29. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its
support in realizing the mission.
30. Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs, initiate activities to meet those needs, and use
appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
31. Support athletic booster club activities.
32. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
33. Work with leaders of community sports programs in the community to build strong student programs in
the district.
Other
34. Maintain confidentiality
35. Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors, and district/campus
leadership.
36. Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools/Equipment Used:

Athletic equipment, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); frequent driving may operate
school bus

Posture:

Sitting; prolonged standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping
Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent
physical movements associated with sport; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
and reaching
Lifting:

Frequently light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying
(15-44 pounds)

Environment:

Frequent districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours