Girls Athletic Coordinator - Lexington Middle School

Education/Certification:
 Required:     

• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for level and assignment.
• CPR/First Aid/AED
• Must be willing to coach 2 sports

Preferred:

• CDL License

 
Technology Proficiency:  Level 2 Applied
 

• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• Applied use of e-mail
• Applied use of printers
• Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of multimedia tools
• Applied use of electronic file management
• Applied use of Technology Applications TEKS
• Ability to manipulate tools/equipment keyboards
• CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

 
Experience:             

•  Preference will be given for experience as a middle school coach.

Function:
To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self esteem.  To provide students an opportunity to participate in an extra-curricular athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasure of sports, and the principle of fair play.

Reports To:
Director for Athletics, Campus Principal, High Schoool Athletic Coordinator

Responsibilities: 

• Encourages players to achieve academic success.
• Manages the total athletic program for the middle school.
• Is responsible for teaching the basic fundamentals, terminology and drills of the assigned sport as required by the High School to which they feed.
• Arranges for ticket sellers/workers at all contests where admission is charged.
• Answers directly to the campus principal and high school athletic coordinator/high school sport head coach who that middle school is a direct feeder. Also, answers to the Office of Athletics.
• Responsible for handling problems and conduct of each coach on their campus.
• Under the direction and leadership of the respective high school athletic coordinator, it is the responsibility of the middle school head coach to offer cooperation and assistance, in every way possible.
• Compiles statements of needs (equipment, supplies and maintenance) along with a detailed inventory to insure the securing of essential supplies and equipment for program operation during the year.
• Shall have meetings with campus principal to keep them abreast of information.
• Assists the principal, high school athletic coordinator and director of athletics in preparing and maintaining athletic policies and procedures as per CCISD and UIL.
• Shall have a monthly meeting with coaching staff.
• Encourages athletes to participate in the total program and helps them to develop pride and to excel in the sport and/or sports of their choice.
• Is responsible for assisting the principal/high school athletic coordinator and the office for athletics in the assignment and evaluation of coaches within their staff.
• Is responsible for attending meetings at the office of athletics as necessary to implement UIL/CCISD rules and regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for the general management and safety of athletic field, dressing rooms and gymnasiums.
• Is responsible for assuring that all coaches on staff turn in proper paper work in a timely fashion.
• Cooperates with community agencies and press.  Notifies news media promptly after events and give accurate information on outcome of games/meets.
• Is responsible for maintaining good working relationships with parents, boosters, athletes, teachers and staff.
• Attends meetings with the high school athletic coordinator to stay current on direct feeder and program information.
• Assumes responsibility for the well being of all athletes under their supervision, and cooperates with the athletic trainer and/or doctor in treatment of athletic injuries.
• Is responsible for implementing and scheduling a daily practice plan for in-season and off-season pertinent to sport programs.
• Is appropriately dressed at practices and games.
• Is responsible for overseeing the end of season athletic banquet.
• Is responsible to oversee the approval of players to be scheduled in the athletic periods and be responsible for recommending the transfer of student(s) out of the athletic program.
• Is responsible for the behavior of athletes and coaches during practice and game situations.  Assures that coaches and players use no physical abuse, verbal abuse or inappropriate language.
• Assumes full responsibility as charged by the dir