High School Athletic Director / Assistant Principal

This is a dual role position with the primary focus on being the Athletic Director and then supporting the building as an Assistant Principal. As the High School Athletic Director, the selected candidate will provide overall leadership, supervision, and coordination of the Athletic and Activities programs, in addition to promoting involvement to all students.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and provides onboarding to fill vacant coaching positions.
• Provides mentoring support and assistance to develop coaching staff.
• Observes and evaluates coaches annually using a variety of tools.
• Interprets board policy to coaches.
• Supervision and Evaluation of coaches and other departments as assigned.
• Responds and works to resolve conflicts that arise with coaches, athletes and parents. This includes conducting thorough and accurate investigations.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to building principals for coaches to attend clinics or conferences.
• Maintains accurate record of coaching staff and years of service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of secondary education and the theories and principles of child growth and development.
• In-depth working knowledge of all sports, including football, basketball, wrestling, golf, swimming, soccer, etc.
• Strong analytical, administrative, and multitasking skills.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of secondary level educational administration and current major educational issues.
• Knowledge of curriculum theory and development.
• Ability to manage relationships with coaches, school administrators, staff, parents, students, and the community.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the work of professional and paraprofessional personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.