Former Baylor head coach Art Briles was hired at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Texas, on Friday.
Briles was given a two-year contract by the school and his hiring was approved by the school's board of trustees, per ESPN.
"[Briles] brings with him a wealth of not only football experience but also life experience," Mount Vernon ISD superintendent Jason McCullough said in a statement. "He is passionate about investing in the lives of young people and helping them to succeed both on the field and in life. After a thorough due diligence process and several earnest conversations, we believe our students will benefit greatly from his skills and experience.