What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach position at Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent...?
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Master’s degree preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
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
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:
Seven years successful teaching and coaching experience
Direct and manage the overall program of extracurricular and intramural athletics and facilities for the District 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.
Program Planning and Instruction
- Direct and maintain District’s athletic program.
- 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.
- Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship, discipline, and student development including the time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
- Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
- Use a variety of instructional and coaching techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport of football.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletics.
- 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.
- Manage District athletic operations including directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities.
- Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
- Approve or arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events. If needed, drive bus to transport students to out-of-district competition.
- Plan, organize, and oversee all athletic awards programs.
- 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.
- Accompany and supervise student athletes during football games both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
- Make arrangements for seasonal team photos for students.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.
- Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in area of athletics.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Athletic Events
Student Management
Communication
Administration, Budget and Inventory
- Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
- Approve and forward purchase orders for athletic department to accounting department.
- Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all District athletic equipment including maintaining a current inventory of supplies, equipment, and fixed assets and recommending disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary.
- Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups.
- Plan, organize, and oversee all activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
- Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for athletic department.
- Recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate all athletic department personnel and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
- Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in area of athletics.
- Articulate the District’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
- 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.
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Support athletic booster club activities.
Personnel Management
Community Relations
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing 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 districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours
Regular attendance in accordance with District Policy is required and expected.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time it deems advisable.
Salary : $79,193 - $111,633
