Athletic Coordinator – PC 18891-4

Position Purpose

Ensures that the goals and objectives of the District’s athletic program, high school, and feeder middle school(s) are successfully carried out through exemplary leadership and management skills. Provides oversight to ensure that thorough knowledge of athletic policies approved by the FWISD Board of Education are implemented by the entire staff of the athletic program. Acts as the athletic leader for the assigned campus and pyramid.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leadership
Provides leadership to all coaches in the pyramid ensuring conformity with the goals, purpose, vision, and focus of the FWISD Athletic program. Reflects on personal growth areas; engages in continuous professional learning to gain knowledge/skills to refine professional judgment. Invites constructive feedback from peers and administrators. Develops campus coaching plans to improve practice and student outcomes. Mentors and assesses coaching staff and gives constructive individual feedback and aligns professional development opportunities.
Fiscal/Facilities Management
Manages and is responsible for campus athletic operations including budget oversight and the purchase order process. Aligns resources with the needs of the athletic programming, and effectively monitors the impact of these resources on athletic goals in support of the athletic department’s mission; assists the Principal with fiscal oversight of all campus athletic budgets. Develops schedules for use of campus Athletic facilities and solicits approval of the campus Principal.
Program Improvement
Maintains campus by campus analytics and meets with the Athletic Department to provide updates and status reports concerning staff and programs throughout the pyramid. Meets with the Principal to provide updates and status reports concerning staff and programs on campus. Responsible for regularly coaching staff meetings, including a preseason meeting and a postseason meeting with every head coach. Observes performance of coaches regularly, records observations, and conducts athletic evaluation conferences; provides principal and Athletics leadership with feedback to assist with designated coaches’ appraisal system and program improvement in activities other than the sport(s) of which they are the head coach.
Compliance & Management
Directs and monitors the pyramid athletic programs/athletic periods for implementation of philosophies, schemes, strategies, techniques, skills, offenses, and defenses for vertical alignment with high school programs. Ensures University Interscholastic League (UIL) compliance for all students throughout the pyramid. Ensures UIL compliance for all coaches throughout the pyramid. Monitors and attends athletic events in assigned pyramid.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Develops and implements the high school summer strength and conditioning schedule. Monitors all Camps and submits weekly visitation logs.
Personal Work Relationships
All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer. Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
Other Duties as Assigned
Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, as well as District policies and procedures as it relates to the athletics program. Knowledge of Texas Education Agency (TEA) and UIL regulations, and ability to document and follow emergency procedures as required by UIL. Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision. Knowledge of current teaching and coaching methods/pedagogy. Skill in managing resources, including but not limited to budget and inventory. Skill in program management, evaluation, program planning, program development, and implementation. Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Skill in public relations, communications, and interpersonal relations. Ability to understand conceptual ideas and develop programming that serves the mission of the athletics program. Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about athletic programming. Ability to differentiate leadership needs for experienced and new coaches. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment. Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to various audiences. Ability to organize and coordinate work, including maintaining attention to details and quality, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard athletic equipment relevant to the associated sports. Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking; climbing bleachers/risers. Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds). Environment: Works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent irregular and/or prolonged hours. Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position; frequent irregular and/or prolonged hours. Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; frequent irregular and/or prolonged hours.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required; Master’s degree from accredited college or university in a relevant field preferred. Certification/License: Valid Texas Teaching Certification required; National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA), or Texas Athletic Administrators Certification (TAAC) preferred, or ability to obtain within two years of the date of employment. Experience: 6 years’ coaching required; experience at inner-city schools with diverse student populations preferred.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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