Location: Cleburne,TX, USA
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
12/11/2024
Location:
Cleburne High School
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Job Title: Head Football Coach/Boys Athletic Coordinator Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal and Athletic Director Pay Grade: Athletic Stipend
Dept./School: Assigned Athletic Campus Date Revised: 12/11/2024
Primary Purpose:
Perform instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
General Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
Ability to instruct and supervise student and athletes
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Four years' experience as coach or participant in sport assigned
Head Coaching experience preferred (3A-6A)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instruction
* Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
* 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.
Program Management
* Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
* 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.
* Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
* Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings.
Student Management
* Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
* Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations regarding academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
* Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
* Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
Communication
* Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
* Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
* Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within the program.
* Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun and heat.
Note: 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.