Part-Time Retired Coach

Dallas Independent School District•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Retired Coach instructs and supervises student athletes in the assigned sport, using a variety of techniques and media to develop athletic abilities, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The role coordinates practices and competitions, evaluates student performance, monitors eligibility, and helps ensure student athletes’ safety and educational development. The coach also supervises students on athletic trips, maintains program equipment and assets, and communicates with students, parents, teachers, principals, and other school staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Valid Texas teacher certificate.
Four years of experience as a coach or participant in the assigned sport.
General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.

Nice To Haves

Experience or a desire to work in a major metropolitan school district.

Responsibilities

Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet student athletes’ needs and improve their abilities in the assigned sport.
Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote athletic skill development, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
Work with school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives that support student athletes’ overall educational development.
Establish competition performance criteria and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and regularly.
Take necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
Work with the athletic coordinator to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
Develop and coordinate ongoing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings.
Accompany and supervise student athletes during assigned-sport competitions, including out-of-town trips.
Instruct and advise students on NCAA academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
Apply and enforce student discipline during contests, practices, and trips off school property in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
Maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain a current inventory of program fixed assets.
Oversee cleaning, repair, and storage of campus athletic equipment.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties.