Director of Athletics & Activities

The Director of Athletics and Activities shall develop, coordinate, and supervise both activities and athletic programs that are consistent with the philosophy of the school district. In the performance of every function of the position, the Director of Athletics and Activities is directly responsible to the principal and in every case act in the name of the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Sports Management or similar strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as Assistant Athletics or Activities director strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as head or assistant coach required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation, listening and observational skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills including the ability to plan and manage projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, volunteers and school administration from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to navigate challenging situations with discretion and diplomacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare a master budget and supervise equipment inventories and submit athletic expense request sheets for payment of officials and other workers to district office.
• Secure and file the paperwork for equipment lease requests involving the athletic department.
• Prepare a master sports calendar that includes conference and non-conference games/events which includes seeking recommending suitable competition for all non-conference events/games.
• Coordinate gym, building and athletic field use with the district office and maintain the district building use calendar.
• Coordinate gym use for practices and games and give final clearance for the use of either the gym or the athletic field.
• Work with coaching staff and transportation supervisor to schedule all athletic departure times and provide bus supervision with trip sheets.
• Take care of travel arrangements and overnight accommodations for players or athletic teams (and coaches) competing in postseason competition.
• Hire all officials for 7-12 and non-conference contests and confirm official’s contracts and all non-conference contest contracts.