Athletic Coach/Teacher - Girls Sports - Junior High School

Arlington Independent School District


Date: 1 day ago
City: Midland, TX
Contract type: Full time
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

Major Responsibilities And Duties

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

  • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervise assigned assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.

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.
  • Position days worked varies according to coaching assignment. (187 days plus the listed early report days.)

NOTE: In order to minimize current campus disruption, current Teachers and Teacher Assistants may only apply to job postings if the position is a promotion. A promotion is defined by an increase in salary grade or incremental stipend. This does not apply if the transfer window is open.

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