About This Role
The Athletic Director is responsible for developing athletes to honor God in all aspects of their lives by hiring, training, and retaining coaches who can minister to students' spiritual needs and maximize their athletic potential. This role involves developing and maintaining well-balanced competitive programs and engaging the student body, staff, faculty, school family, and community in supporting the athletic program.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Christian Academy Athletic Department in implementing vision and strategy for the school
- Collaborate with School Principals on athletic opportunities
- Oversee all athletic activities in the sports program, including game and practice scheduling
- Weave the school mission into athletic teams, events, and community service
- Manage the cash-flow of the Athletic Department, including implementing financial procedures in accordance with policies approved by the Director of Finance
- Collaborate with the Facilities/Grounds Department to assure upkeep, maintenance, and preparation of fields is complete
- Provide leadership and guidance to athletic staff and coaches
- Maintain relationships with local and state athletic associations
- Ensure compliance with all applicable IHSAA/KHSAA bylaws and rules
- Maintain all records and certifications required for the safety of student athletes
- Complete performance evaluations of all head and assistant coaches
- Attend all director level meetings as requested by the Principal
- Maintain continuing education to be up to date with new and innovative athletic ideas
- As head of the Athletic Department, promote school goals, strategies, and initiatives to the coaches, Athletic Department, students, parents, and community
- Serve as the Athletic Department primary purchasing agent
- Oversee compliance of Title IX government directives
- Build thriving relationships with students, parents, and school employees
Requirements
- A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit
- A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
- Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith
- Agreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind
- A Bachelor’s degree
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous experience in budget management
Important Details
- Reporting relationship: Middle/High School Principal
Outcomes
- Maintain peak performance with maintenance and improvement of athletic equipment and fields
- Continue to move the athletic function in a positive direction for the school system
- Ongoing improvement for athletic facilities
- Provide key users of athletics (students, coaches, volunteers) immediate and reliable access to current cutting-edge athletic resources
- Operate within established annual budget
- Maintain a competent staff that possess a high degree of professionalism and morale
