Athletic Director – High School

Qualifications:

• Valid Alabama teacher certification.
• Administrative certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years successful coaching and/or previous Athletic Director experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of administrative experience required.
• Knowledge of the overall operation of an athletic program.
• Certification in Athletics Administration preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; effective human relations skills.

Essential Functions:

• Establish vision, guidance, and direction for all athletic programs
• Responsible for administering all interscholastic policies and procedures working within the confines of the Rules and By-Laws of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
• Responsible for overseeing all areas related to student athlete eligibility.
• Responsible for screening all new candidates for original appointments as coaches.
• Supervises and evaluates all coaches.
• Responsible for the development of all interscholastic game schedules and approving the publication of all schedules.
• Seeks and finds ways for supporting and financing the athletic program.
• Participates in establishing long range planning for athletic facilities.
• Ensures that all facilities are safe and prepared for competition.
• Promotes athletic programs through news services, social media, websites and other media outlets.
• Coordinates the use, set-up, and schedules of athletic facilities for all athletic contests and practices.
• Coordinates the use of school athletic facilities by groups outside the school district.