Head Football Coach/Athletic Director/TBD Teaching Duties

BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB TITLE: Head Football Coach/Athletic Director/TBD Teaching Duties

REPORTS TO: Superintendent and Principal

FLSA: Exempt

CONTRACT PERIOD: 9-month Teacher / 187-day / Coaching Supplements

SALARY SCHEDULE: Based on Board Approved Salary

DEADLINE: Position open until filled

JOB GOAL: Provide leadership to each student/athlete to achieve a high level of skill, an increased level of self-esteem, to develop and appreciate the values of discipline and sportsmanship and to maintain and improve athletic programs for the benefit of all student athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state and federal law and the Board may require
• Head Coaching Experience, with Athletic Director experience preferred
• CDL with student bus and passenger endorsement
• In good standing with the Alabama High School Athletic Association

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and provide leadership to continuously improve each sport and the overall athletic program.
• Supervise programs to ensure that all school programs comply with the requirements and procedures of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (including but not limited to eligibility).
• Attend athletic events (games, events, and practices).
• Communicate with the Superintendent, Directors, Principals, Assistant Principals, Coaches, Parents, Athletes, and AHSAA.
• Communicate and coordinate with Athletic Clubs.
• Work with coaches, principals, directors, and the superintendent to prioritize the needs of athletic programs.
• Work with principals to recruit high quality coaches.
• Provide feedback and formally evaluate each coach.
• Provide continuing education for coaches.
• Collaborate with principals when making coaching personnel recommendations to the Superintendent.
• Ensure that each sport has the equipment and coaching staff necessary to ensure safe and high quality athletic experiences for all athletes.
• Work with coaches to schedule and coordinate athletic events. Document and approve away games and events.
• Coordinate with the Director of Finance and manage athletic revenues, expenditures, and developing annual budgets.
• Oversee and coordinate with coaches for the purchase of equipment, uniforms, etc.
• Oversee communication, coordination, and collection of athletic fees.
• Oversee athletic fundraisers.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the coach's sport
• Always enforces disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Coordinate with coaches to ensure student eligibility and AHSAA compliance for all sports.
• Oversee athletic websites and maintain appropriate social media presence for athletics.
• Regularly inspect the conditions of all athletic fields and facilities and reports conditions and needs to the principal of the school.
• Coordinate and help manage all athletic related facilities, including facility used by system coaches and athletes, as well as tournaments, and outside groups that strengthen or enhance overall athletic program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
• Attend the annual AHSAA rules clinic.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Barbour County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Employment is contingent upon a candidate meeting suitability criterion as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Barbour County Board of Education does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Barbour County Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.