What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach / Teacher position at High School?
Job Title: Assistant Coach / Teacher
Reports to: Principal and Athletic Director Date Revised: 1/29/2025
Dept./School: Assigned Athletic Campus
Primary Purpose:
Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned. Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
- Preferred current CDL
- Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
- Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
- Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct and supervise students and manage their behavior
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
- Four years’ experience as coach or participant in sport assigned
- Minimum one-year student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Instruction
- Program Management
- Student Management
- Communication
- Administration
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise assigned assistant coaches, student athletic assistants, and teacher aide(s)
Working Conditions:
- Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun and heat.
