What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach position at Venus Independent School District?
Job Title: Director of Athletics/Head Football Coach Exemption Status/Test: Exemptt
Reports to Superintendent Date Revised: 4-29-2025
Dept./School: Athletics
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the 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:
Bachelor’s degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of 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:
AD and Head coaching experience preferred but not required. Years of 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.
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2. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including
the time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
3. Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport,
and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
4. Use a variety of instructional and coaching techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of
student athletes in the sport of football.
5. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to
ensure the overall educational development of student athletics.
7. 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.
Athletic Events
8. Manage district athletic operations including directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and
ensuring preparation of facilities.
9. Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
10. Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events. (Drive bus to transport
students to out-of-district competition (optional))
Student Management
11. Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to
athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct
and student handbook.
12. Accompany and supervise student athletes during football games both at-home and on out-of-town
trips.
13. Instruct and advise students on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations with
regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
Communication
14. Establish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents, students, and
teachers.
Administration, Budget and Inventory
15. Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules,
and local board policy in the area of athletics.
Model Job Descriptions HR Services
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16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
17. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
18. Develop and administer a budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost
effective and funds are managed wisely.
19. 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.
20. Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups.
21. Plan, organize, and oversee all activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
Personnel Management
22. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for the athletic department.
23. Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate all athletic department personnel and make
recommendations relative to assignment, transfer, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
24. Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in
area of athletics.
Community Relations
25. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its
support in realizing the mission.
26. 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.
27. Support athletic booster club activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring of coaches and support staff.*
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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 district wide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Reports to Superintendent Date Revised: 4-29-2025
Dept./School: Athletics
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the 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:
Bachelor’s degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of 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:
AD and Head coaching experience preferred but not required. Years of 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.
Model Job Descriptions HR Services
© 2019 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All rights reserved.
2. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including
the time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
3. Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport,
and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
4. Use a variety of instructional and coaching techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of
student athletes in the sport of football.
5. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to
ensure the overall educational development of student athletics.
7. 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.
Athletic Events
8. Manage district athletic operations including directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and
ensuring preparation of facilities.
9. Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
10. Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events. (Drive bus to transport
students to out-of-district competition (optional))
Student Management
11. Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to
athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct
and student handbook.
12. Accompany and supervise student athletes during football games both at-home and on out-of-town
trips.
13. Instruct and advise students on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations with
regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
Communication
14. Establish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents, students, and
teachers.
Administration, Budget and Inventory
15. Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules,
and local board policy in the area of athletics.
Model Job Descriptions HR Services
© 2019 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All rights reserved.
16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
17. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
18. Develop and administer a budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost
effective and funds are managed wisely.
19. 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.
20. Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups.
21. Plan, organize, and oversee all activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
Personnel Management
22. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for the athletic department.
23. Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate all athletic department personnel and make
recommendations relative to assignment, transfer, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
24. Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in
area of athletics.
Community Relations
25. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its
support in realizing the mission.
26. 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.
27. Support athletic booster club activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring of coaches and support staff.*
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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 district wide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
