Campus Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach

Primary Purpose:

Supervises all athletic coaches and secondary athletic programs on the local campus; coordinates the activities of all head coaches in scheduling, employment of officials, and other routine matters concerned with efficiently managing intra- and inter-school contests.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate issued by State Board for Educator Certification

Experience

• Successful tenure as a teacher and coach

Special Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Promote collegiality, teamwork, and participatory decision-making among all district staff members.
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in a positive, productive way.
• Ensure compliance with Board policies, Administrative Regulations, and the Administrator’s Manual, demonstrating a thorough understanding of guidelines relevant to the role.
• Complete assignments promptly and with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.
• Direct all head coaches in the development of the athletic program.
• Positively represent the campus athletic program to the public, other schools, UIL, and related organizations.
• Assist with planning and conducting needs assessments related to athletic operations and directions for the school district.
• Demonstrate through goal setting a clear-cut sense of direction or purpose in daily activities.
• Maintain an in-depth awareness of the district’s curricula and instructional strategies, aligning athletic activities to support and enhance instructional goals.
• Conference regularly with supervised staff; jointly develops growth plans and supports individual professional development activities.
• Counsel coaches on eligibility requirements and UIL rules.
• Supervise arrangements for transportation, meals and lodging for coaches and players.
• Is responsible for proper inventories of all athletic equipment as submitted by all head coaches.
• Issue parent approval and insurance forms to the head coaches of each sport.
• Administer the athletic insurance program.
• Supervise all athletic monies collected and spent.
• Make arrangements for the repair of athletic equipment for all sports.
• Accept responsibility for all campus athletic business affairs, such as:
  • tickets
  • ushers and workers assigned
  • police assigned
  • parking attendants assigned
  • press box manager assigned
  • pay information for the officials
  • paying visiting schools
  • preparing or supervising financial statement of each game
• Understand pupil management objectives and their relationship with the athletic program.
• Seek, accept, and respond to evaluative feedback from subordinates, peers, and superiors, utilizing such information to improve performance.
• Take initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
• Conduct oneself professionally and ethically.
• Articulate appropriately to the general public the school district’s overall mission goals and how the functions of the athletic department support these activities.
• Participate in community activities (to the extent feasible and appropriate) that foster rapport and mutual respect between the district and the larger community.

Other Duties:

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the department and campus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of all campus-based athletic programs and coaches.
• Recommend the hiring or firing of coaches to the campus principal and district athletic coordinator.
• Monitor junior high school implementation of philosophies, strategies, and techniques as emphasized and guided by the high school coach.

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); operate school bus

Posture: Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching

Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned

Lifting: Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles; frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

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.

Appointment:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER