Athletic DirectorHead Football Coach at White Oak ISD

Primary Purpose:Direct and manage the districts athletic program and facilities and instruct and coach students to develop skills and abilities to excel in athletics. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal state University Interscholastic League (UIL) and local requirements.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Bachelors degreeValid Texas teaching certificateCurrent first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificateClear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (optional)Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of the overall operations of an athletic programKnowledge of coaching techniques and proceduresKnowledge of federal state and UIL policies governing athleticsAbility to instruct and supervise student athletesAbility to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physicalBus driving duties are requiredAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to interpret dataAbility to manage budget and personnelExcellent public relations organizational communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to speak effectively before groups of students parents and staffExperience:8 years of successful teaching and coaching experienceOffense/Defensive CoordinatorHead Coaching PreferredMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Program Planning and InstructionEstablish performance criteria for competition and manage athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork and good sportsmanship. Model performance criteria and perform physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the time resources and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport and verify each athletes eligibility.Use a variety of instructional and coaching techniques to meet the needs and improve the skills of student athletes in football.Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes equipment materials and facilities.Work with other school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes.Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge the effectiveness of the athletic program and ensure continuous responsive program renewal.Athletic EventsManage district athletic operations including hiring game officials and ensuring facility preparation.Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.Arrange transportation lodging and meals for out-of-town athletic events. Drive the bus to transport students to the out-of-district competition.Student ManagementImplement district student management policies communicate expected student behavior related to athletics and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.Accompany and supervise student athletes during football games both at-home and on out-of-town trips.Instruct and advise students on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations concerning academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.CommunicationEstablish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents students and teachers.Administration Budget and InventoryImplement the policies established by federal law state law State Board of Education rule UIL rules and local board policy in the area of athletics.Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Compile maintain and file all required reports records and other documents.Develop and administer a budget based on documented needs ensuring operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.Oversee the process of cleaning repairing and storing all athletic equipment including maintaining a current inventory of supplies equipment and fixed assets and recommending disposal and replacement of equipment.Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups.Plan organize and oversee all activities including practices special events and tournaments.Personnel ManagementPrepare review and revise job descriptions for the athletic department.Recruit select train supervise and evaluate all athletic department personnel and make recommendations relative to assignment transfer retention discipline and dismissal.Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary performance in athletics.Community RelationsArticulate the districts mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs initiate activities to meet those needs and use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.Support athletic booster club activities.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring of coaches and support staff.*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); frequent driving may operate a school busPosture: Sitting; prolonged standing; occasional kneeling squatting bending stoopingMotion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent physical movements associated with sport; moderate grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and reachingLifting: Frequently light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)Environment: Frequent districtwide and statewide travelMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours*To meet the executive exemption test the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees.This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.Please emailResumeCoaching PhilosophyAthletic PlanTo Amanda FrazierAdministrative Assistant to the SuperintendentRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Campaigns,Data Entry,Christmas Temporary,Advocacy,Control Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1