Assistant Coach

Varsity Assistant/Sub-Varsity Assistant Coach Donna Independent School District Donna North HS - Donna, Texas Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5896745 Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Aug 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title: Varsity Assistant / Sub – Varsity Assistant Coach Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Department: Assigned Campus Reports To: Principal / Superintendent Designee Approved By: Board of Trustees ____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: An assistant coach will assist the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations; provide supervision of students during all aspects of the program, serve as a positive role model to the student athletes and represent Donna ISD in a well-respected manner. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE: Previous coaching experience in assigned sport Has knowledge and background in assigned sport Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Valid Texas teaching certificate OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of the overall operations of the program applying for Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes and manage their behavior Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the DISD School Board of Education and is responsible for its implementation. Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels. Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program. COACHING RESPONSIBLITIES TO THE STUDENTS: To demonstrate the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Give constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct. Be present at all practices, games and while traveling. Provide assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant. Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant. Understand the policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. Direct student managers, student assistants and statisticians. Determine discipline, help delineate procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents. To foster a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, personal pride, and pride for their school and community PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the students. Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. (For both head coach and athletic director) Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy. Assist the head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition. Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach. Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Arrive 30 minutes before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions. Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent. Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left. Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with supervision of assigned coaches and support staff. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and responds to questions from administrators, peers, students, parents, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, talk, hear and sometimes sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. Frequent bending, pulling and pushing is required. The employee will experience outdoor exposure to sun and heat and occasionally to very cold temperatures. Frequent district wide and statewide travel is required. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud depending upon the activity being conducted. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $4,000 Stipend Contact Information Sara Perez , Principal Donna North HS Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a "Submission") will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. 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