Secondary Teacher​/Coach; Talent Pool

Position: Secondary Teacher / Coach (2026-27 Talent Pool)
Job Title: Teacher/Coach

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal and Athletic Director

Dept./School:
Hondo High School/McDowell Middle School


*** This is a dual position - Coach and Teacher Job Description s are referenced below***
Coach -
Primary Purpose:

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned. Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Four years experience as coach or participant in sport assigned preferred

Possible Teaching Fields:
* Secondary Business Administration
* Secondary Health
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.

Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.

Program Management

Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.

Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.

Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.

Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.

Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.

Student Management

Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.

Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.

Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Communication

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Administration

Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.

Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment

Other

Maintain confidentiality.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.
Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district-wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun and heat.

Teacher -
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

Work cooperatively with special education teachers to…