Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage assigned program areas of extracurricular athletics for the district. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal, state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Master’s degree preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operations of athletic program

Knowledge of federal, state, and UIL policies governing athletics

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents and staff

Experience:

Athletic administration experience preferred

5 years successful teaching and coaching experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning

Athletic Events

Student Management

Policy, Reports, and Law

Budget and Inventory

Personnel Management

Community Relations

Social Media

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring of coaches and support staff for assigned area.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/culling, twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse. Frequent driving

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (15 pounds or less)

Environment: Work inside and work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); occasional exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.