Associate Athletic Director, Grades 6-8

The Associate Athletic Director 6-8 supports the Middle School Athletic Director in managing and enhancing the middle school's athletic programs. This position involves collaborating with coaches, student-athletes, faculty, and staff to promote a positive, inclusive, and competitive sports environment. The Associate Athletic Director 6-8 will assist with program development, scheduling, compliance, budget management, and facilities oversight, ensuring that all sports and activities align with the school’s educational and athletic philosophy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the athletic department to plan, organize, and oversee athletic programs, events, and activities.
• Assist in improving athletic programs which will include assessing coaching effectiveness and evaluating team performance.
• Manage inventory of athletic equipment, uniforms, facilitate repair, replacement, and upgrades as needed.
• Distribution and collection of all uniforms for MS.
• Implement additional uniform items/spirit pack policy for practice gear.
• Manage scheduling of practices and games for all MS sports.
• Manage equipment organization and preparation. This includes storage areas, equipment preparation for all teams, and postseason inventory collection.
• Organize venue set ups in coordination with the operations department.
• Attend weekly transportation meetings to review all needs.
• Assist the athletic department with major events. This includes homecoming, open house, parents meetings, etc.
• Ensure coaches compliance with certifications
• Serve as a point of contact for parents, students, and community members regarding athletic events, policies, and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic administration, education, sports management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in athletic administration, coaching, or a related field, preferably at the middle school level.
• Familiarity with the “language of sport” required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with an ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidential information as appropriate, i.e. academic and health records, and personal family information.
• Strong organizational skills, such as the ability to balance multiple projects and changing priorities without losing focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a complex team-oriented environment in order to accomplish department goals and objectives.