TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of position: Seasonal

Hours: Varied

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Coaches must have a good knowledge of the sport, be able to communicate with athletes clearly and effectively, enthusiastically and successfully recruit athletes for the particular sport, and have a good rapport with students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts regular sport practice sessions for one and one-half hours on weekdays throughout the sports season (except with the permission of the Athletic Director to cancel a particular practice session).
• Accompanies and supervises student athletes on sporting events at TSD and throughout the state and country.
• Teaches the philosophy and fundamental skills associated with the sport to student athletes.
• Enthusiastically and successfully recruits student athletes.
• Provides direct supervision of student athletes in vehicles, locker rooms, gyms, playing fields, dining rooms, and dorms during sport practices
• Supervises and instructs student athletes and managers in caring for and storing equipment and supplies; maintaining lockers, showers and supply room; washing towels and uniforms; keeping scores and statistics; and securing personal items.
• Control key and building security, when assigned, including checking out keys and returning them at the end of the season; securing all doors; and turning out lights at the completion of practice or events.
• Stress good sportsmanship, safety, and the values of athletics, positive community relations and a positive image of the school to students, staff and opponents
• Cares for injured students on the TSD campus by accompanying them, when requested, to the Health Center.
• Reports any hazardous situation to the Athletic Director in a timely fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of particular sport indicated, to include knowledge of philosophy and fundamental skills associated with that sport.
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within one month of employment.
• Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is INTERMEDIATE.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Prior work experience in Athletics program of middle school of high school.
• Proficient sign communications skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES

• Instructional Knowledge— knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, classroom management
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

SUPERVISOR

Athletic Director

Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) Code

None equivalent

It is the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.