Teacher (PE) / Athletic Coach (Asst. Tennis) - High School

Frisco ISD•Frisco, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher (PE) / Athletic Coach (Asst. Tennis) provides students with learning activities and experiences that support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them develop competencies for success in society. The position teaches physical education and coaches students in the assigned sport, helping them develop athletic skills and contributing to the district’s educational program and students’ growth through athletics. The role develops and delivers curriculum-aligned instruction, adapts instruction to student needs, assesses learning, manages classroom and athletic environments, and collaborates with school staff and families. It also manages athletic practices and competitions, supports student eligibility and sportsmanship, maintains equipment and program records, and may transport students by bus when needed. The position supervises assigned assistant coaches and student athletes, including during out-of-town trips and extracurricular activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements, or required training for the subject and level assigned.
Demonstrated competency in the assigned academic subject area.
Ability to obtain a CDL with passenger, air brake, and safety endorsements.
Knowledge of the assigned academic subject, curriculum, and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and supervise student athletes.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules.
Ability to pass annual and random DOT physical and drug testing.
Ability to physically perform front- and back-door school-bus evacuations.
Ability to physically perform CPR and First Aid techniques on the ground or floor.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and maneuver effectively in a school bus.
Ability to respond calmly in emergency situations.
Quality experience as a coach or participant in the assigned sports.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to meet frequent standing, stooping, bending, driving, pulling, and pushing demands; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; and accommodate frequent district-wide and statewide travel, prolonged and irregular hours, and outdoor exposure to sun and heat.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with district curriculum requirements, accounting for differences in student learning styles and needs.
Deliver instruction according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations; use varied strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology.
Assess student learning and athletic abilities, and use assessment results to plan instruction and evaluate student progress.
Collaborate with special education teachers and other staff to modify curricula and determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
Fulfill coaching duties and use appropriate instructional techniques to develop student athletes’ abilities in the assigned sport.
Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practices to promote athletic skills, teamwork, individual growth, and sportsmanship.
Protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities; monitor and enforce student eligibility for extracurricular participation.
Keep informed of and ensure compliance with UIL rules; work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
Evaluate and improve the coaching program based on ongoing review.
Drive district buses when needed to transport students safely; report vehicle mechanical problems and comply with district, state school-bus, and CDL laws.
Support students’ academic growth, study habits, and achievement; assume assigned extracurricular duties and sponsor principal-approved activities.
Create and maintain a learning environment appropriate to students’ physical, social, and emotional development; manage student behavior under the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Accompany and supervise student athletes at competitions, including out-of-town trips; apply student discipline during practices, contests, and trips.
Advise students on NCAA academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
Communicate with parents, students, principals, teachers, colleagues, and community members; maintain professional relationships and present information clearly and accurately.
Assist with selecting equipment and instructional materials; maintain an inventory of program fixed assets and oversee cleaning, repair, and storage of athletic equipment.
Participate in staff development, comply with applicable regulations and policies, maintain required records and reports, attend faculty meetings, and serve on committees as required.
Supervise assigned assistant coaches.
Maintain emotional control under stress and perform the stated physical and environmental duties of the position.