Job Title:                                Head Football Coach W/Teaching Duties

Reports to:                              Director of Athletics

Dept./School:                         Athletics

Wage/Hour Status:                Exempt

Pay Grade:                               Negotiated Contract

Terms of Employment:           12 Month Contract 

Date Revised:                         April 29, 2026

 

 

Primary Purpose:

 

The high school head football coach is responsible for the leadership of the high school football athletic program. The head football coach will collaborate with the assistant coaches in developing competitive interscholastic football teams within their program. The head football coach will contribute to the educational program and to the growth of students involved in athletics.

 

Qualifications:

 

Education/Certification:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

General knowledge of football 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:

Three years’ successful experience as coach in football

Head Coach experience preferred; however, not required.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

Instructional Strategies

 

1. 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 individual student differences.

1. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

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

1. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

1. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

1. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

 

 

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

1. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

 

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

1. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

1. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

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

 

Football Program Planning

1. Organize and implement football program for all levels 7-12.

1. Instruct student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

1. Organize and implement instruction that will lead student-athletes to the formulation of pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.

1. Target areas for improvement within the sport and implement plan for continual improvement.

1. Responsible for assigning duties to assistant coaches within your sport.

1. Make sound recommendations for sport improvement to the Director of Athletics.

1. Maintain a sense of cooperation and harmony between all phases of the athletic program.

 

Athletic Events

1. Develop and implement a well-organized practice and game plan. 

1. Assist the Athletic Office in developing schedules for all levels within your sport.

1. Secure game officials for all competitive games/matches at all levels within your sport.

1. Responsible for timely requests for travel for all levels within your sport.

1. Responsible for the use, care, and maintenance of athletic facilities.

 

Student Management

1. Responsible for enforcement of district student management policies.

1. Responsible for the dissemination of expectations to student-athletes and parents.

1. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, teachers, and coaches.

1. Assist the athletic trainer in administering policies and treatment for injuries and injury prevention.

 

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Responsible for keeping current and adhering to all UIL rules and regulations.

1. Work with students and parents to ensure that all physical forms and eligibility forms are submitted.

1. Submit all necessary reports to the UIL in cooperation with the Athletic Office/Principal.

1. Attend all meeting necessary to properly implement UIL rules and regulations.

1. Submit paperwork in a timely manner as requested by the Athletic Office.

 

Budget and Inventory

1. Compile a statement of needs, equipment, supplies, and maintenance for the upcoming school year. 

1. Prepare and keep current an inventory of all equipment, fixtures, and properties within your sport. 

1. Compile a list budgetary needs for staff development, team travel, scouting, and tournament expenses for the upcoming year.

1. Assign coaches to supervise care and upkeep of all sport equipment.

1. Responsible for submitting a list to the Athletic Office of all athletes eligible to receive a letter award in accordance with department policy.

 

Personnel Management

1. Responsible for assignments of assistant coaches within your sport.

1. Responsible for supervising and coordinating all assistant coaches within your sport.

1. Responsible for evaluating assistant coaches within your sport for improvement.

1. Plan meetings, clinics, and other activities that will enrich the growth and development of assistant coaches.

1. Disseminate pertinent information to the assistant coaches.

 

Community Relations

1. Assist the Athletic Office in developing a public relations program designed to keep patrons informed and interested in the programs and accomplishments of the athletic program.

1. Cooperate with all agencies of the media.

1. Attends all booster club meetings.

 

Other

1. Adhere to Texas school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.

 

 

 

Working Conditions:

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

 

 

 

 

EVALUATION:             

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the supervisor in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy.  Evaluation will be documented on the Staff Evaluation form for this position.