Director of Athletics

Job Title : Director of Athletics

Primary Purpose :

Direct and manage the overall program of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the district. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal state University Interscholastic League (UIL) and local requirements.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

Masters Degree Preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program

Knowledge of federal state and UIL policies governing athletics

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Excellent public relations organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students parents and staff

Experience :

5years teaching and coaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Program Planning

• Direct and manage districts athletic program and facilities.
• Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport and verify each athletes eligibility.
• Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the time resources and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

Athletic Events

Student Management

Policy Reports and Law

Budget and Inventory

Personnel Management

Community Relations

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of coaches and support staff.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment

Posture : Frequent prolonged sitting

Motion : Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent driving

Lifting : Occasional light lifting (less than 15 pounds)

Environment : Frequent districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1