DEFINITION
: Provides leadership and guidance in initiating, developing, and improving the interscholastic athletic program for all students.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: - Maintain responsibility for organizing, administering, and supervising the operation of the school athletic program.
- Work with the county-wide coordinator of athletics in providing a quality athletic program.
- Initiate, organize, maintain, develop, and evaluate extra-curricular athletic activities.
- Attend all meetings involving areas of responsibility.
- Supervise the inspection of athletic facilities and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate school administrator.
- Initiate procedures for care and use of the locker rooms and for security.
- Prepare and submit the athletic budget to the principal and maintain financial records.
- Work with the principal to secure needed coaches with special emphasis on the selection of volunteer coaches, and personnel not otherwise employed by Baltimore County Public Schools.
- Plan, prepare, and/or supervise for each athletic team: seasonal schedules, practice areas, policy governing the receiving of visiting teams, bus transportation, officials’ assignments, and facilities maintenance.
- Promote and enhance good public relations with community and parent groups.
- Initiate and support the work of the athletic boosters’ organization.
- Provide for equipment/uniform repair, storage, replacement, and inventory.
- Administer the athletic award policies at the local, county, and state levels.
- Interpret county and state athletic rules and regulations.
- Develop and enforce a standard code of conduct designed in cooperation with coaches and administrators.
- Plan, prepare, and/or supervise recognition of athletic accomplishments of students and coaches including but not limited to the annual athletic banquet.
- Supervises, in an administrative capacity, all athletic events.
- Assists principal in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of coaches. Provide written evaluations of all coaches.
- Engage in professional activities that contribute to leadership development.
- Schedule and coordinate community use of school facilities and grounds in coordination with the principal and the Department of Facilities Management.
- Assign security personnel for all student activities and athletic events.
- Monitor and assess student athlete achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
- Coordinate and assign teachers for extra-curricular duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of three years of successful teaching.
Leadership experience in interscholastic athletics.
Evidence of professional development in athletic administration.
2 years of coaching experience preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Professional Certificate commensurate to the position is required.
National Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) issued by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) or master’s degree in athletic administration from an accredited university.
Must obtain National Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) after two years of experience as an athletic administrator issued by the (NIAAA).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of leadership of interscholastic athletics. Knowledge of athletic materials and equipment. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators and others. Ability to resolve conflicts. Ability to supervise students and manage behavior. Ability to effectively maintain confidential information.
Excellent organizational skills.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work of this classification is done in a variety of settings including an office environment, athletic arenas and fields, and classrooms. Work of this classification requires physical activity such as standing for extended periods and moving around classrooms and athletic event venues.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
FLSA: Exempt
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency. This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required