Job Title:
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - FULL TIME
Salary:
NC Teacher Salary + Local Supplement
Benefits:
Full Benefits
Reports To:
School Principal
Qualifications:
NC Teaching License required;Bachelors Degree required;
Knowlege of relevant district, local, and state laws;
Previous coaching experience;
Ability to effectively assess and address needs of the school athletic program;
Must possess administrative, organizational and financial skills in addition to a thorough knowledge of athletic policy and procedure.
Job Goal:
The Athletic Director assumes responsibility for the efficient administration of the school’s athletic program and reports to the principal on all matters related to the athletic program. The Athletic Director corresponds with other schools and the NCHSAA or OPAC as necessary to conduct athletic business. The Athletic Director represents the school at all school-based Booster Club meetings, athletic conference meetings and district and state meetings.
The Athletic Director serves as the point of contact for issues of concern regarding the athletic program for parents, teachers, student-athletes and the community at large. Finally, the Athletic Director is responsible for coordinating the selection, hiring and evaluation of all coaches, making sure that each team’s schedule conforms to school rules and conference requirements while not overtaxing the school’s budget, and making sure all local and state rules are followed. The Athletic Director is also responsible for teaching classes each day.
Performance Responsibilities:
NCHSAA/OPAC
Meets each and every required submission deadline required by the Association with a little time to spare.
In conjunction with coaches, verifies athletic eligibility for each player on each varsity and junior varsity team.
Requests sanctions for contests as needed.
Follows up with issues requiring interpretation and disseminates information in a timely fashion.
Game Preparation
Coordinates transportation for athletic teams.
Contracts officials for appropriate athletic contests.
Recruits and assigns personnel to work as ticket sellers, ticket takers, crowd supervisors, scorers, timers, announcers and for other game management duties as needed.
Initiates requisitions for issuance of checks for officials, supervisory personnel, transportation and entry fees.
Game Management
Coordinates game management for all home athletic contests with contest workers, building administrators, contest officials and police personnel.
Prepares areas before games and makes sure facilities are clean when games conclude.
Fiscal and Facility Management
Plans, implements, and monitors the school’s athletic budget.
Ensures that all financial aspects of the program, especially gate receipts, are accounted for according to the district’s accounting policies and regulations.
Counter-signs all requests for purchase of athletic equipment and supplies.
Ensures implementation of efficient systems for equipment acquisition, repair, disposal, custody and inventory.
Secures permits for the use of practice and game facilities and coordinates with CHCCS Maintenance Department, the physical education department chair and the Town’s Departments of Parks and Recreation.
General
Evaluates all head coaches annually, observes practices and game performance of each team, reviews head coach and team evaluations with the principal within a month of the end of each season, and recommends changes when changes are warranted.
Submits employment recommendations as quickly as possible to help the district to issue contracts efficiently.
Ensures that all required staff development expected of coaches is completed in a timely manner, including CPR and AED training.
Publishes or announces athletic events to inform the student body of upcoming events.
Reviews all athletic schedules and submits recommendations to the principal.
Coordinates athletic recognitions and award presentations at school programs and banquets for all sports.
Works with CHCCS Athletics Director to update district Emergency Action Plan and coaches handbooks.
- ?Works with coaches and school administration to implement coaches handbooks and athletic codes.
Terms of Employment:
Full-time, 11 month position; NC Teaching License required
Evaluation:
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on certified personnel.
Date Updated:
5-4-2023
