Comments on: Do You Need To Be A Teacher To Also Coach Basketball In Texas Schools?

By: tchrnmom

tchrnmom — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:54:37 +0000

If you want a job – YES! Especially if you are in the secondary level.
I was an elementary teacher in Texas and wanted to go to middle school. Every interview I went on, I was asked that almost before I was asked about my teacher certification and qualifications: “What can you coach?” Volleyball, track, basketball, etc……
Sports take priority over academics in Texas. I taught in two different school districts and it was the same all over the state! I cannot tell you how many times a job posting would read EXACTLY like this:
Football coach (ability to teach English/math/science/social studies/etc…)
The coaching position was listed first and the academics are an afterthought if you are willing to coach….PATHETIC
Although, I made about $10,000 more (in elementary school without the coaching) but I’m thankful my husband was transferred back to Missouri :O) Good luck.

By: ediabull

ediabull — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:04 +0000

Yes! you can’t teach in Texas without some kind of degree. You can have a degree in sports fitness but also need a degree in education! Hope that helps i worked in Texas before! Good Luck

By: poppidad

poppidad — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:26:58 +0000

In Texas public schools you must be a certified teacher or working on your certification to coach. Depending on the school district, you may not actually have to “teach,” but you must have the certification.