2026 Classroom Teacher; Bilingual English​/Mandarin Chinese Port Arthur Elementary Campus

Director of Basketball, Wellness & Student Development, Harris County

Job : 5557093

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Opens: 02/26/2026

Closes: Until Filled

Job Title: Director of Basketball, Wellness & Student Development

Reports To: Chief of Schools

Dept. / School: Academic / Athletics / Administration / Assigned Campus

Wage / Hour Status: Exempt / Full Time

Primary

Purpose:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the district’s basketball program while developing and implementing comprehensive wellness and student development initiatives that support academic success, character development, and whole-child growth. Ensure compliance with all applicable policies including district guidelines.

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in education, Kinesiology, Sports Management, or related field (Master's preferred)

• Must hold or be willing to obtain a Valid Texas teaching certificate

• CDL (or ability to obtain), preferred

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of successful coaching experience, preferably at secondary level

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

• Ability to manage budget and personnel and coordinate campus functions

• Ability to interpret and explain policy, procedures, and data

• Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills

• Other qualifications deemed necessary by the Board

• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program

• Knowledge of state and local policies governing athletics

• Strong knowledge base of “best practices” in athletic and physical education curriculum

• Ability to meet established deadlines

• TX Commercial Driver License with P and S endorsements or willing to obtain one

• Provide oversight of all district basketball programs (middle and high school).

• Develop and implement a competitive, student-centered basketball program aligned with district goals.

• Ensure compliance with local rules and district policies.

• Supervise and evaluate basketball coaching staff.

• Coordinate and assist game scheduling, tournaments, transportation, and facility usage.

• Oversee inventory, equipment management, and program budgeting.

• Design and implement district-wide wellness initiatives that promote physical, mental, and emotional health.

• Collaborate with counselors, campus administrators, and PE staff to align programming.

• Develop leadership and character-building programs for student athletes.

• Monitor academic progress of athletes and implement academic support plans as needed.

• Promote positive school culture, sportsmanship, and community engagement.

• Develop and manage athletic and wellness budgets.

• Oversee purchasing, fundraising, and financial reporting processes.

• Ensure proper documentation of expenditures, travel, and program costs.

• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and risk management procedures.

• Serve as liaison between the district, parents, community organizations, and athletic associations.

• Promote district programs through community outreach and partnerships.

• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development of coaching staff.

• Perform other duties assigned.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Athletic Support Staff, Student engagement and Wellness Support Staff.

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption.

This position oversees the district’s weight room program, including the development and supervision of strength and conditioning plans, instruction on proper lifting techniques, enforcement of safety protocols, and management of equipment. The role requires frequent district-wide travel, with occasional regional and state-wide travel, and includes working both indoors and outdoors to conduct…