2026-2027 History Teacher/Coach

2026-2027 History Teacher/Coach JobID: 401

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities

Date Posted:

4/21/2026

Location:

HARDIN-JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

Date Available:

07/20/2026

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Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

CPR/AED certified

CDL

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:

Experience as coach or participant in sport assigned

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

• 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.
• Responsible for obtaining grade reports from the registrar on the eligibility of each player.

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 the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings.

Student Management

• Responsible to the AD for submitting eligibility lists of participants for the sport he/she is coaching. This list should be complete and faxed to the proper sources before his/her team competes against another school.
• 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.
• Responsible for recommending to the AD the names of athletes who have earned athletic awards.
• Responsible for staying with the participants until they have dressed and gone home.
• Responsible for all lights to be turned off & facilities are securely locked before leaving.

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

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques.
• Report promptly to the principal any accident or illness of staff or students.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.
• Promote, participate, and facilitate in a teamwork center manner.

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.