Director of Athletics

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Direct and manage district’s athletic program and facilities.
• Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s 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.
• Manage district athletic operations including directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities.
• Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
• Approve or arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all district athletic equipment including maintaining a current inventory of supplies, equipment, and fixed assets and recommending disposal and replacement of equipment.
• Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by nonschool groups.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• 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.