Campus Athletic Coordinator & Head Football Coach

Denton Independent School District • Little Elm, TX

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About The Position

Supervises all athletic coaches and secondary athletic programs on the local campus; coordinates the activities of all head coaches in scheduling, employment of officials, and other routine matters concerned with efficiently managing intra- and inter-school contests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate issued by State Board for Educator Certification
• Successful tenure as a teacher and coach
• Basic knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Basic knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Advanced interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with staff, community, and other stakeholders.
• Advanced organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Proficient in utilizing digital devices (personal computer, laptop, tablet, etc.) and software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), for document creation, data analysis, and database management.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Direct all head coaches in the development of the athletic program.
• Assist with planning and conducting needs assessments related to athletic operations and directions for the school district.
• Maintain an in-depth awareness of the district’s curricula and instructional strategies, aligning athletic activities to support and enhance instructional goals.
• Demonstrate through goal setting a clear-cut sense of direction or purpose in daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with Board policies, Administrative Regulations, and the Administrator’s Manual, demonstrating a thorough understanding of guidelines relevant to the role.
• Counsel coaches on eligibility requirements and UIL rules.
• Promote collegiality, teamwork, and participatory decision-making among all district staff members.
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in a positive, productive way.
• Conference regularly with supervised staff; jointly develop growth plans and support individual professional development activities.
• Supervise arrangements for transportation, meals, and lodging for coaches and players.
• Manage proper inventories of all athletic equipment as submitted by all head coaches.
• Make arrangements for the repair of athletic equipment for all sports.
• Issue parent approval and insurance forms to the head coaches of each sport.
• Administer the athletic insurance program.
• Supervise all athletic monies collected and spent.
• Accept responsibility for all campus athletic business affairs, such as: Tickets Ushers and workers assigned Police assigned Parking attendants assigned Press box manager assigned Pay information for officials Paying visiting schools Preparing or supervising financial statements for each game
• Positively represent the campus athletic program to the public, other schools, UIL, and related organizations.
• Articulate appropriately to the general public the school district’s overall mission goals and how the functions of the athletic department support these activities.
• Participate in community activities (to the extent feasible and appropriate) that foster rapport and mutual respect between the district and the larger community.
• Seek, accept, and respond to evaluative feedback from subordinates, peers, and superiors, utilizing such information to improve performance.
• Take initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
• Conduct oneself professionally and ethically.
• Complete assignments promptly and with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.
• Understand pupil management objectives and their relationship with the athletic program.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the department and campus.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of all campus-based athletic programs and coaches.
• Recommend the hiring or firing of coaches to the campus principal and district athletic coordinator.
• Monitor junior high school implementation of philosophies, strategies, and techniques as emphasized and guided by the high school coach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager