Assistant Athletic Director

Introduction

The Maryland School for the Deaf

(MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families,

provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and

challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and

become lifelong learners. As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals who

can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland School for the Deaf – Frederick

Campus

101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD

21705

Main Purpose of Job

Cooperation

of responsibilities with Athletic Director for the Elementary School, Middle

School and High School athletic programs at the Frederick Campus, including

working with the Office of Student Affairs on the master schedule (both

campuses: Columbia and Frederick), and working with the Director of Public

Relations on social media, news, pictures, and archives. Oversees the Special

Olympic programs, supervision of coaches, preparation of summer sport camps,

and preparation of equipment and athletic facilities. Serves as a building

manager and is responsible for ensuring that all facilities and grounds are

prepared for each game, as well as ensuring that they are cleaned up after each

event, coordinates the scheduling of referees, scorekeepers and timers, attends

league meetings, coordinates coaches training sessions, is available to coach

as needed, and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic

Director.

POSITION DUTIES

Maintains Elementary School, Middle School and High School

athletic programs at the Frederick Campus;

Assesses emergency and crisis

situations, makes appropriate contacts and referrals, and provides interim

emergency medical and other assistance until specialized assistance is

available;

Develops, implements, and monitors

Special Olympic programs;

Hires and supervises coaches;

May be expected to participate in

the development of training and workshops for the coaches;

Maintains strict confidentiality

of students, as well as school personnel information;

Collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs on MSD’s master

schedule;

Works with the Director of Public

Relations on coordinating and disseminating athletic news and events by writing

stories and posting on social media, including filming and editing video clips;

Supports the design of social

media graphics for game day announcements and to recognize accomplishments of

student-athletes, coaches, and staff members;

Organizes media/photo days for

each sport; works with a photographer;

Maintains and organizes archives

for each sport for the website;

Helps with the preparation of summer sport camps;

Participates in appropriate

professional development training;

Attends league meetings;

Makes periodic safety checks of

the athletic facilities, when asked;

Provides

support as needed while traveling to and from away games; and

Performs other related duties

assigned by the Athletic Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s

Degree required; willingness to work towards Master’s Degree or Certification

of Athletic Administration (CAA).

Background in Sports Management or related fields preferred. Fluency in

ASL, written English, and knowledge of Deaf community required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to obtain crowd manager

certification;

Ability to learn emergency medical

procedures;

Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid

certification; and

Skill in written English

sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with students and

parents who are not proficient in American Sign Language.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification

are required to be proficient in American Sign Language and in written English.

Candidates will need to provide

three letters of recommendation.

Hold or obtain a valid driver

license.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be prescreened

before candidates are invited to an interview. As an equal opportunity

employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees

who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. A copy of your college transcripts must accompany your application. The preferred method to receive transcripts and additional information is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21701

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 301-360-2008, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax: 410-696-3084

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.