Job Description
Extra Pay for Extra Duty Position - Clifton Heights Middle School - Athletic Director General Description The Middle School Athletic Director provides administrative leadership in planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of interscholastic athletic programs for the middle school. The Middle School Athletic Director promotes extracurricular athletic activity that fosters skill development, understanding of sports, and appreciation for a variety of athletic activities and programs, teaming, and sportsmanship for students and adults. Qualifications Experience as an athletic director or head coach First aid and CPR certification or eligibility for certification A desire to promote the athletic programs at CHMS A Bachelor’s Degree and current teaching credential Knowledge Middle School athletics, PIAA rules, and School District Policy. Skills Requires demonstration of strong leadership skills to work as part of an administrative team, promote and support student activities as well as staff needs, problem solving skills to support student success, service-related people skills, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills to balance demands of a multi-tasking position, and technology skills in the areas of office software, student database systems, and office equipment operation. Abilities Requires excellent attention to detail and follow through to meet interscholastic athletic responsibilities, significant confidential responsibilities due to student and staff issues, and fiscal responsibilities in the areas of school budget. Classification This position is designated as a stipend position. Reports to Middle School Principal, evaluation in accordance with District and Board Policy Supervises Coaches Performance Responsibilities Rules and Regulations Follow all rules and regulations of the regional middle school league, including preparing student lists, submitting schedules, and other documents as required. Follow all school rules and regulations and school board policy. Communicate and enforce that all middle school athletes will be supervised at all times. Work with principal in resolving problems of discipline concerning athletes. Consistently enforce the athletic academic code issuing grade checks for all athletes and following up with teachers/staff concerning students who violate the code. Athletic Administration Prepare and maintain a budget for interscholastic athletic programs, and assist the facilities supervisor in developing a facilities and grounds budget. Prepare reports as required by the administration. Work with the principal to improve the middle school athletic program. Report and document all athletic injuries. Verify that all participants have a physical examination, proper permission forms, and insurance verifications per school board policy. Check student eligibility per school rules and regulations and school board policy. Plan, supervise, and attend recognition programs for school athletes. Assist with the monthly athletic calendar in conjunction with the principal. Volunteer to be on committees whenever possible. Supervise on-site athletic activities and perform athletic-related administrative duties during the months of June, July, and August as needed. Recruiting, interviewing, and initiation of “PIF’s” for new coaches (preferably on-campus) with assistance and approval from school principal. Supplies, Equipment & Uniforms Keep an updated inventory of all athletic equipment and uniforms. Keep supplies, equipment, and uniforms in satisfactory condition, and order all new and replacement supplies, equipment, and uniforms when necessary. Inspect all athletic areas for cleanliness and the proper storage of all athletic supplies, equipment, and uniforms. Provide each coach with equipment, team medical supplies, and uniforms prior to the season and insures that each coach returns all equipment, unused supplies, and uniforms using a checklist. Events Schedule the use of all athletic facilities and fields for middle school athletic games and practices following school procedure. Arrange for officials for all interscholastic events and make arrangements for payment of officials. Be present, arrange for a school representative, or be on call for all home games, and assign a coach to assume responsibility at all away games. Arrange f