Assistant Defensive Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The role of the Boys Athletic Coordinator/Head Varsity Football Coach is to develop and direct the football program and supervise the other athletic programs at the high school campus assigned as well as oversee the Junior High and feeder school's athletic programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TEA certification requirement
Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or another organization that provides equivalent training and certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing athletics
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Ability to manage budget and personnel and coordinate district function
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years of successful teaching and coaching experience required
Varsity Head Football or Varsity Offensive Coordinator or Varsity Defensive Coordinator experience preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
 

• Serve as the head football coach at the high school assigned.
• Serve as athletic coordinator for the high school assigned and junior high and elementary feeder schools.
• Organize and administer the overall program of interscholastic athletics for the schools assigned.
• Coordinate with campus principal the recruitment, recommendation, assignments/re-assignments, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff on campuses assigned to meet the needs of the overall athletic program.
• Assist the athletic director and principal to ensure that all job vacancies are posted at central office as soon as they occur.
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for athletes and coaches of high school assigned and junior high and elementary feeder schools.
• Assist the principal with the development of the campus athletic program budget.
• Assist and be responsible to the campus principal in all matters concerning physical education Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
• Assist with the operation of the athletic program at the feeder junior highs as directed by the athletic director.
• Instill and promote good sportsmanship and fair play.
• Evaluate and select football team.
• Verify athletes eligibility (grades, insurance, waivers, age, attendance, parent permission forms, etc.).
• Plan and schedule daily practice sessions in-season and off-season.
• Ensure proper care of injuries by working with school athletic trainer, team doctor, and parents.
• Promote good communication with campus administration, staff, parents, and students.
• Develop a program that can compete favorably with other programs in the district.
• Make all district and other honors recommendations.
• Ensure athletes have transportation home after practice, games, and trips.
• Keep the principal and athletic director abreast at all times of functions, awards, concerns, etc.
• Assist and compile athletic handbook (philosophy, conduct, award, etc).
• Compile statement on needs, inventory, requisitions, and annual budget.
• Comply and keep abreast of U.I.L. rules, regulations, and reports.
• Seek both academic and athletic scholarships for top athletes.
• Create athletic video for athletes seeking academic/athletic scholarships.
• Oversee safety conditions of playing and practice sites.
• Cooperate in the total school program.
• Set a good example for all athletes on and off the field.
• Prepare schedules for approval.
• Assist in providing adequate dressing room facilities for visiting teams.
• Coordinate and approve selection of game officials and proper payment for services.
• Encourage clinics for coaches in all sports.
• Supervise and evaluate teams below the varsity level (techniques, philosophy, and any other related activities).
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Review and adhere to rules within the "Athletic Plan" in the University Interscholastic League Constitution and Contest Rules Manual.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 
WORKING CONDITIONS: 
Mental Demands /Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent district and occasional statewide travel; 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.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polticas de no discriminacin Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.