About This Role
Providing leadership and general oversight of the district's athletic programs and activities is the core of this role. The Athletic Director monitors rules and regulations of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association and the policies of the Wayne County Board of Education and school-based councils as they pertain to athletics.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the athletic program
- Collaborate with the principal and superintendent to evaluate athletic programs and ensure a quality student experience
- Ensure compliance with all KHSAA Bylaws and reporting
- Oversee Title IX compliance issues, reports, and concerns, as they pertain to athletics
- Advise principals on all coaching hires
- Provide for induction and mentoring of new coaches
- Advise coaches on various program issues as required
- Provide oversight for all sports marketing initiatives
- Manage district athletic budgets and purchasing
- Investigate complaints/issues and report to the principal and/or superintendent as appropriate
- Collaborate in the planning, design, and oversight of athletic facility construction projects
- Work with maintenance and grounds to ensure facilities are in game shape
- Coordinate game management for home contests
- Facilitate training for booster clubs
- Oversee the collection of financial information from booster clubs
Requirements
- Kentucky Teacher certification
- Minimum three years of successful coaching experience
- Master's degree in educational administration or supervision
- Not serve as a coach while holding the athletic director position
Important Details
- Reports to: Superintendent
Physical Demands
- Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
- Requires the use of hands for grasping fine manipulatives
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 pounds