Position Type:
Professional: Central Office/Executive Director
Date Posted:
7/3/2023
Location:
Central Office
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the overall program of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the district. Work to provide each student with opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with physical education endorsement
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
- Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing athletics
- Ability to implement policy and procedures
- Ability to interpret data
- Ability to manage budget and personnel and coordinate district function
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
- Five years successful teaching and coaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Planning:
- Direct and manage district’s athletic program and facilities.
- Establish physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
- Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development.
- Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
- Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
Athletic Events:
- Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
- Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events.
- Manage district athletic operations by directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities.
- Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
- Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by nonschool groups.
- Plan, organize, and supervise all athletic awards programs.
Student Management:
- Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Policy, Reports, and Law:
- Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in area of athletics.
- Compile, maintain, file, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Budget and Inventory:
- Administer the athletic budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently.
- Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
- Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary.
- Approve and forward purchase orders for athletic department to accounting department.
Personnel Management:
- Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for athletic department.
- Recruit, select, train, and supervise all athletic department personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
- Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
- Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in area of athletics.
Community Relations:
- Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
- Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Support athletic booster club activities.
- Perform any and all duties as assigned.
- Sucessfully advances district initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of coaches and support staff.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
- Salary determined based upon experience (AP 9 / 226 days)
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