Head Football Coach

Ennis Independent School District (TX) • Ennis, TX

361d

About The Position

The high school head football coach is responsible for the leadership of the high school and middle school football athletic program. The head football coach will collaborate with the assistant coaches in developing competitive interscholastic football teams within their program. The head football coach will contribute to the educational program and to the growth of students involved in athletics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• General knowledge of football coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• 4 years' experience as coach or participant in football

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement football program for all levels 7-12.
• Instruct student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Organize and implement instruction that will lead student-athletes to the formulation of pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
• Target areas for improvement within the sport and implement plan for continual improvement.
• Responsible for assigning duties to assistant coaches within your sport.
• Make sound recommendations for sport improvement to the Director of Athletics.
• Maintain a sense of cooperation and harmony between all phases of the athletic program.
• Develop and implement a well-organized practice and game plan.
• Assist the Athletic Office in developing schedules for all levels within your sport.
• Secure game officials for all competitive games/matches at all levels within your sport.
• Responsible for timely requests for travel for all levels within your sport.
• Responsible for the use, care, and maintenance of athletic facilities.
• Responsible for enforcement of district student management policies.
• Responsible for the dissemination of expectations to student-athletes and parents.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, teachers, and coaches.
• Assist the athletic trainer in administering policies and treatment for injuries and injury prevention.
• Responsible for keeping current and adhering to all UIL rules and regulations.
• Work with students and parents to ensure that all physical forms and eligibility forms are submitted.
• Submit all necessary reports to the UIL in cooperation with the Athletic Office/Principal.
• Submit paperwork in a timely manner as requested by the Athletic Office.
• Compile a statement of needs, equipment, supplies, and maintenance for the upcoming school year.
• Prepare and keep current an inventory of all equipment, fixtures, and properties within your sport.
• Compile a list of budgetary needs for staff development, team travel, scouting, and tournament expenses for the upcoming year.
• Assign coaches to supervise care and upkeep of all sport equipment.
• Responsible for submitting a list to the Athletic Office of all athletes eligible to receive a letter award in accordance with department policy.
• Responsible for assignments of assistant coaches within your sport.
• Responsible for supervising and coordinating all assistant coaches within your sport.
• Responsible for evaluating assistant coaches within your sport for improvement.
• Plan meetings, clinics, and other activities that will enrich the growth and development of assistant coaches.
• Disseminate pertinent information to the assistant coaches.
• Assist the Athletic Office in developing a public relations program designed to keep patrons informed and interested in the programs and accomplishments of the athletic program.
• Cooperate with all agencies of the media.
• Attend all booster club meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees