Middle School Head Pom Coach (Grades 6-8) for 2026-2027

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/CoachingDate Posted: 3/4/2026Location: Houston Middle SchoolDate Available: 2026-2027Closing Date: Until FilledJob Title: Middle School Head Coach Job Classification: ExemptSupervisor: Principal and District Athletic Director Job Objectives: The Head Coach is responsible for initiating various aspects of the Athletic Program, such as recruit within the school, train, and coach the members of the team and recruit and manage assistant coaches. Minimum Qualifications:Previous coaching experienceEffective coaching techniques and skillsThorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sportAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the school administrators, parents, and studentsMust be willing to meet the TSSAA operating bodies expectations regarding coaching training and compliance matters Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinates the development and promotion of the athletic programAssesses player skills and assigns team positionsMaintains supervision of each student-athlete under the care of the athletic programHolds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participateDevelops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team developmentWorks with Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for workouts and trainingCoaches and instructs the team individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sportEstablishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior including academic performance and eligibility requirementsFollows established procedures in the event of an injuryFollows state, regional, and district regulations governing the programFollows established procedures for supplies and equipmentMaintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related recordsEnsures assistant coaches have completed all required trainings of the district and TSSAAFollows Tennessee's Teacher Code of Ethics and GMSD Employee Responsibility and Ethics policyModels non-discriminatory practices in all activitiesAttends clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performancePerforms other related duties as assigned by the Principal, or his/her designee Supervisory Capacity: Will supervise assistant coaches and student athletes at practices and during competitions. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. Physical requirements include being able to lift 25 pounds and having the flexibility to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, and to walk and reach overhead.Attachment(s):GMSD Middle School Head Coach Job Description

Created: 2026-04-02