Director of Athletics​/Head Football Coach

Director of Athletics/Head Football Coach
Calhoun Co. ISD

Please contact the district or school with any questions regarding this position.

Direct and manage the district’s athletic program and facilities and instruct and coach students to develop skills and abilities to excel in athletics. 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.

• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of federal, state, and UIL policies governing athletics
• Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes
• 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

1. Establish performance criteria for competition and manage athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Model performance criteria and perform physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
2. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
3. Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
4. Use a variety of instructional and coaching techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in the sport of football.
5. Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletics.
7. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.