Head Girls Varsity Coach - Track (DNHS - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Donna Independent School District•Donna, TX

22h

About The Position

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport(s) assigned. Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics. Oversee the football program district-wide.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Four years experience as coach or participant in sport assigned
Valid Texas teaching certificate
General knowledge of the overall operations of the football program
Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and manage their behavior
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and responds to questions from administrators, peers, students, parents, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, talk, hear and sometimes sit.
Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.
Frequent bending, pulling and pushing is required.
The employee will experience outdoor exposure to sun and heat and occasionally to very cold temperatures.
Frequent district wide and statewide travel is required.
The employee must maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in 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.
Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
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.
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
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.
Supervise assigned coaches and support staff assigned.