Topeka Public Schools USD 501
Description
The Athletic/Activities Director will work with the School Principal and coaches/sponsors in a team setting to assure compliance with the policies and procedures of the Board of Education; federal, state, and local laws; and KSHSAA regulations and mandates. The Athletic/Activities Director is responsible for the development and maintenance of a vigorous athletics and activities program that is consistent with the overall educational goals and programs of the district.
Qualifications:
- Kansas teaching license preferred.
- Kansas administrative license preferred.
- Minimum of five years of teaching and/or coaching experience. Administrative experience preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Organizes and administers the overall student athletic/activities program pursuant to Board and KSHSAA policies.
- Initiates the recruitment and selection of coaches and makes employment recommendations to the building principal.
- Supervises and evaluates all coaches at the high school level.
- Schedules all high school athletic contests, issues contracts for the contest, and maintains the proper and necessary records.
- Ensures officials are scheduled and contracts are issued for all high school contests. Maintains an active file of officials under contract and pays officials following the contract.
- Arranges transportation for practices and all away high school contests.
- Supervises high school athletic contests and acts as the host to officials and visiting schools. Oversees the supervision of contest employees and volunteers who work the athletic contest. Arranges for personnel to supervise contests as needed.
- Supervises athletic funds, prepares and administers a detailed operating budget for the athletic program and submits it to the building principal. Orders all equipment and maintains a current inventory of all athletic equipment.
- Advises and ensures all coaches conform with Board, KSHSAA, league policies and regulations, and state and federal laws. Attends league and district meetings. Ensures all coaches have successfully completed required inservice programs.