About This Role
Organizing and administering the district's overall extracurricular athletics program, both intramural and interscholastic, is the core of this role. The Activities Athletic Director provides leadership in selecting, assigning, and evaluating athletic coaches and staff, while also fostering positive school-community relations regarding the athletic program.
Responsibilities
- Organize and administer the overall program of extracurricular athletics, both intramural and interscholastic, for the district
- Provide leadership in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members
- Foster good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program
- Assume responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events
- Hire officials, medical support, and law enforcement as required, and assume general responsibility for the proper supervision of home games
- Arrange transportation for athletic contest participants
- Arrange provision for meals for athletes and coaches for events occurring outside of the school district
- Develop and place into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities
- Verify each athlete according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport
- Prepare and administer the athletic program budget
- Requisition program supplies and equipment
- Supervise all ticket sales and fund-raising events of the athletic program, and assume responsibility for proper handling of funds
- Arrange all details of the visiting team’s needs, gymnasium services, and field assistance
- Make arrangements for non-school use of playing fields and facilities
- Arrange field and gym practice schedules
- Keep records of the results of all junior and senior high school athletic contests and maintain a record file of all award winners, stating the date and type of award including athletic scholarships
- Direct an in-school, extracurricular program designed to foster support for the athletic teams and school spirit among non-participants
- Plan and supervise recognition programs for school athletes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Elementary or Secondary Certified according to Arizona State of Department of Education Requirements
- Previous experience as an athletic director or high school level athletic coach
- Proven successful employment record
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Mental Health Benefits for employee and dependent (Calm and Modern Health)
