Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the boy's athletic program of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the district. Work to provide each student with opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Valid Texas teaching certificate with physical education endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing athletics
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to manage budget and personnel and coordinate district function
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Head coaching experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Planning
1. Direct and manage district’s male athletic program and facilities for grades 5-8.
2. Establish physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
3. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development.
4. Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of athletic department goals.

Athletic Events
5. Prepare and approve all boy's interscholastic game schedules.
6. Arrange transportation for boy's out-of-town athletic events.
7. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all boy's athletic equipment.
8. Coordinate the use of all gymnasium facilities by nonschool groups.

Student Management
9. Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
10. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Policy, Reports, and Law
11. Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in area of athletics.
12. Compile, maintain, file, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Personnel Management
13. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for athletic staffing.
14. Recruit, select, train, and supervise all boy's athletic department personnel and make sound recommendations to the Athletic Director about personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
15. Evaluate job performance of the boy's coaching staff to ensure effectiveness.

Community Relations
16. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
17. Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
18. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
19. Support athletic booster club activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of coaches and support staff.

Working Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E.

teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, reaching with hands and arms, and handle or feel

Lifting: The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; may lift and move text books and

classroom equipment

Specifically as a coach, the employee is regularly required to continually walk and stand; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours