The Middle School Athletic/Activities Director is to provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures of sport and extracurricular activity, and the principles of fair play. This is a Part-Time position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Organize and administers the overall program of extracurricular activities for the middle school in order to ensure continuity and consistency within and between each extracurricular activity.
2. Provide leadership in the selection, assignment and evaluation of athletic coaches and assists the principal in the selection, assignment and evaluation of sponsors.
3. Foster good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the extracurricular activities program.
4. Serve as district liaison with various parent and community extracurricular activity groups and clubs including, but not limited to, athletics, vocal and instrumental music and cheerleading.
5. Assume responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all athletic events and oversee the organization and scheduling of other extracurricular events.
6. Schedule the use of facilities for practice sessions, games, activities and school functions.
7. Assist in the development of and supervise compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations governing the administration of extracurricular activities.
8. Direct the extracurricular program designed to foster support for the athletic teams and school spirit among nonparticipants,

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree; coaching or event experience
2. Preferred: Current salaried employee within the district. Previous successful, positive head coaching experience.
3. An ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor, positive and effective communication skills and previous experience as an athletic director.