Teacher/Coach, Social Studies/Football + 2nd Sport

Job Title:                              Teacher/Coach, Social Studies/Football 2nd Sport                

Reports to:                          Campus Principal and Director of Athletics 

Wage Status:                       Exempt                          

Department/Campus:         Assigned Campus

Pay Grade:                           Teacher Pay Scale

Work Days:                          187  

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. 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.  Lead and supervise assigned sport and enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to supervisor and lead other coaches
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Knowledge of subjects and/or sport assigned
• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Required Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct, supervise and motivate student athletes
• Excellent knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures to compete at a high level and manage their behavior

Experience

At least 3 years of teaching

Four years experience as coach or participant in sport assigned

Successful in assigned sport as head coach

Essential Job Functions:

• Fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Supervise all aspects of leadership in assigned program and continue to build a highly competitive team each year…from the feeder program to the high school
• Monitors the academic performance of the students at all times during the school year
• Evaluate the assistants at the high school under your supervision
• Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary
• Provide the support needed to middle school staff related to continuing to build the program to a high level of success….player development is a must
• Conduct parent meetings to address goals and expectations of the program
• Involve all coaches in preparation, planning and practices…treat equally related to expectations
• Assess players skills and assign team positions based on ability
• Conduct tryouts to assess all skills needed to perform at a high level of success and must be part of Middle School tryouts.
• Regular practice planning is a must.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, skills and techniques of the sport
• 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.
• Observes all players skill and ability in the program and makes decisions for change related to individual and team improvement.
• Follows the established procedures in event of an athletic injury.
• Be willing to conference in a professional and positive way with parents related to the athletes performance
• Maintains eligibility forms and other records as required.
• Follows the purchasing guidelines set forth by the district
• Coordinate the preparation of a banquet at the end of the year to recognize team and individual performances
• Provide a competitive non-district schedule to prepare teams for district
• Prepares the student athlete to compete at a high level to build pride and confidence for those to follow
• Works with the campus coordinator in scheduling of games
• Purchase the needed equipment through the purchase order system of the district with approval from central office staff
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment
• Promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs and service organizations
• Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, video display monitor and related coaching equipment

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.  There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress.  The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.  

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.