Director of Athletics and Student Activities

Responsible for providing assistance to the principal in the administration of the total school program. Responsible for administering all aspects of the activities and athletic programs. Promotes, organizes and directs a program of interscholastic athletics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strives to develop the concepts of discipline, hard work, desire to excel, and dedication to the sports of their choosing.
• Hire and maintain a coaching staff that believes in the value of educational athletes. That is to promote athletics as a component of the educational process, where students learn valuable lessons in practice and competition that will shape their future.
• Supervise an evaluation program for the coaches and set up training programs for coaches to be certified in CPR and First Aid, AED, Concussion, and MHSAA Coaches Advancement (CAP).
• Encourage each head coach to develop a weight training program that will allow the athletes to experience the value of hard work in the weight room.
• Pursue in-service and training programs that will improve the quality of the athletic program at Standish-Sterling Community Schools.
• Responsible for scheduling all athletic.

EDUCATION:

• A master’s or higher degree in athletic administration, educational leadership or administration from regionally accredited college or university with an approved administrator preparation program preferred.
• A bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university if alternate route to certification is used for certification.