JOB DESCRIPTION
Associate Athletic Director
Position Purpose:
The position shall have responsibility for assisting the Athletic
Director in the over-all management of the Plain Local School
District Interscholastic Athletic Program.
Reports to: Athletic Director/Building Principal
Essential Functions:
· Assists the Athletic Director in supervising the High School
and Middle School athletic programs in coordination with the
Principal, Superintendent and others, including recommending
policies and procedures relating to the athletic programs.
· Assists the Athletic Director in the development of an
annual budget and its implementation.
· Assists the Athletic Director with the development of
the interscholastic athletic schedules and officials’ schedules
for all contests.
· Assists the Athletic Director in the coordination of
transportation for all athletic contests.
· Assists the Athletic Director in coordination of support
personnel for all athletic contests, including game management,
ticket sales, security, athletic trainer and emergency personnel
and apparatus.
· Assists the Athletic Director in the supervision of the
athletic coaches.
· Implements and monitors usage of the Athletic
Code of Conduct.
· Represents the district, as needed, at Conference, District III
and state meetings for administering the interscholastic
athletic programs.
· Assists the Athletic Director in ensuring that all
applicable laws and regulations relating to athletics
are applied and followed, including Title IX and other
federal laws and regulations, state laws and regulations.
· Creates materials to publicize athletic and sporting events,
both in printed and electronic formats, for the purpose
of disseminating information and fostering enhanced
awareness among students, staff, and the community
in recognizing and supporting the school’s athletic programs
and attending events.
· Maintains professional relationship with media sources
for the purpose of providing information regarding
schedules, postponements or cancellations, sporting event
statistics, records, and other relevant information.
· Coordinates with others for the purpose of scheduling
ancillary activities that occur prior to during, and after
sporting events, such as musical programs, press boxes,
scorers tables, half-time programs, police coverage,
ticket sales, availability of on-site medical care, concessions,
custodial services, and other related activities.
· Handles all accidents and injuries in accordance with
school policies, and applicable laws and regulation,
including reporting and documentation requirements.
· Maintains records and documents as required and
necessary to ensure proper documentation of athletic
program activities, events, participation, and related
information for the purpose of complying with school
policies as well as applicable laws and regulations.
· Assists the Athletic Director with academic checks,
preseason credit checks, progress reports, and NCAA
eligibility requirement.
· Assists the Athletic Director with the set-up of college
signing days and assists families through the process.
· Assists the Athletic Director with the set-up of senior
nights and banquet processes.
· Assists the Athletic Director by meeting with families
to build and maintain all programs.
· Assist with character building activities with
student athletes.
· Responsible to carry out all other duties assigned
by the Athletic Director and/or a district administrator.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and
responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive
of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
· Uses standard office equipment such as personal
computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator
and telephone.
· Uses equipment and supplies related to sports,
athletics, and physical fitness.
Travel Requirements
· Travel to school district buildings, athletic competitions
and professional meeting as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
· Work in standard office and school building
environments as well as athletic competition venues.
· Physically fit and able to attend and actively engage
with coaches, referees and athletes indoor and
outdoor year-round in the performance and effective
management of the athletic program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Knowledge of athletics, athletic programs, and
physical fitness.
· Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding school district athletic programs,
safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
· Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers
and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
· Ability to evaluate, develop and implement athletic
programs, activities and events, and make effective
recommendations related to those areas.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting
time constraints.
· Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to
leadership, performance and professional growth,
· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships with other contacted in the course of work.
Experience
· Successful experience managing or directing the
athletic programs of a school district preferred.
· Successful supervisory experience requires.
Job Classification
· Classified
· Non-bargaining
Contract
· 230 day contract
Salary
· Board Adopted Salary Schedule |