Athletic Director/Head Football Coach

Rains ISD
Athletic Director / Head Football Coach

Emory, Texas | 3A | East Texas | Home of the Wildcats

Start Date: February 2027
Application Deadline: December 10, 2026

District Overview

Rains ISD is a 3A district located in Emory, east of Dallas, and proudly serves a close-knit community with strong Wildcat pride. The district operates on a four-day school week and is conveniently located near Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni, offering a welcoming small town atmosphere.

Rains ISD is seeking a highly motivated leader to serve as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. This position offers the opportunity to lead the Wildcat football program and develop an athletic department committed to academic achievement, character, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence across all sports. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for Rains ISD athletics, develop and support coaches, and build strong relationships with student-athletes, families, district staff, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all district athletic programs.
• Lead the football program, including practice planning, game preparation, and player development.
• Establish a coordinated athletic program.
• Recruit, mentor, train, and evaluate coaching staff in collaboration with district administration.
• Promote academic accountability, character development, and student-athlete well-being.
• Support equitable opportunities and resources across boys’ and girls’ athletics.
• Manage athletic budgets, schedules, equipment, facilities, and transportation coordination.
• Coordinate with school leadership to prioritize athlete safety.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UIL, TEA, and district requirements.
• Foster positive communication with parents, officials, booster organizations, and community partners.
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders as necessary

Desired Qualifications

• Teacher certification
• Successful football coaching experience; head coaching or coordinator experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop coaches and build a unified athletic department.
• Strong communication, organization, and budget-management skills.
• Commitment to supporting every sport and every student-athlete.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health Contribution of $320
Basic Life Insurance
Telemedicine
Local Leave
Sick Leave Pool

Application Process

Submit cover letter, résumé, references, and credentials to Pam Gilliard, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at gilliardp@rainsisd.org

Deadline: December 10, 2026
Contact: Pam Gilliard, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
(903) 473-2222, ext. 4112
gilliardp@rainsisd.org

Rains Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and, in conformity with applicable laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to job performance, or veteran status. The district is firmly committed to maintaining a high standard workplace. Consistent with that objective, we require all offers of employment are conditioned upon passing a criminal background check.