Role And 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 the growth of students involved in athletics.
Education/Certification
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree
* Valid Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification
Experience
* Experience as a coach or participant in sport
* General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
* Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
* Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Early Report Duties And Expectations
* Pre-Contract Responsibilities:
o Attend all scheduled Athletic In-Service sessions up to one week prior to the teacher contract start date for professional development and department planning.
o Report early—outside of standard contract days—as needed to support pre-season preparations, as directed by the Athletic Office, Principal, Campus Coordinator, or Head Coach.
* Pre-Season and In-Season Duties:
o Be available for pre-season meetings up to one week before the UIL season start date.
o Attend all practices, games, and team-related events during the assigned sport's season.
o Attend and support team banquets or other post-season events as required.
* Offseason and Supplemental Duties:
o Participate in offseason UIL strength and conditioning that is permitted during the school year as assigned by the Head Coach (must not interfere with duties in a second sport).
o Attend athletic department meetings outside of school-contracted hours, as scheduled by the Campus Coordinator, Athletic Office, or Head Coach.
o Plan for and attend Saturday and holiday practices and competitions.
Major Responsibilities And Duties
I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:
* 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.
* Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE
* Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
* Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
* Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
* Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
* Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
IV. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
* Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
* Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.
* Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.
V. 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 with regard to 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.
VI. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
* Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Vii. Supervisory Responsibilities
* Supervise assigned assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
* 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.
* Head Coaches may serve as Game Administrator based on district need at a minimum of 15 athletic events and must meet the following Arlington ISD and UIL requirements:
+ In all UIL varsity athletic team contests, a game administrator shall be appointed by the home school. That person shall be a coach (other than the game coach), teacher or administrator.
+ They should arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the contest starting.
+ It is recommended that a game administrator be designated by the home school for all non-varsity athletic team contests.
+ The responsibilities of the game administrator are as follows:
# See that officials are directed to their dressing room
# meet with the officials prior to game time (preferably on the playing field or court)
# Inform the officials where the game administrator will be seated
# Assist the officials if they need to discourage unsportsmanlike conduct of a fan, player or coach (such as removal from the gym)
# Check with the officials after the game to see if there is any misconduct that needs to be reported
# Offer to provide an escort for the officials to their cars
# Report incidents to the appropriate school administrator (home team or visitor)
# Report severe verbal abuse or physical contact of the official and any ejections of coaches and fans to the UIL office and Arlington ISD campus/athletic administration in writing within the next two working days.
+ These events will be scheduled by your campus coordinator in conjunction with the campus principal. These duties will fall outside of your in-season sport. The only exception would be serving as the game administrator for your sub varsity teams when they do not play with the varsity team.
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