Job Details
| Region: | 7 |
| School District/Employer: | Rains ISD |
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| Position: | Director |
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| Job Title: | Athletic Director/Head Football Coach |
| School: | Rains ISD |
| Campus Description: | 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. |
| Date Posted: | 11/12/2026 |
| Deadline: | 2026-12-10 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | 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 |
| Qualifications: | 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. |
| Salary Range: | Competitive; commensurate with experience |
| Benefits: | Health Contribution of $320 Basic Life Insurance Telemedicine Local Leave Sick Leave Pool |
| How To Apply: | 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 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Pamela Gilliard |
| Email: | gilliardp@rainsisd.org |
| Address: | P.O. Box 247 |
| City: | Emory |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 75440-0247 |
| Phone: | (903) 473-2222 |
| Fax: | (903) 473-3053 |