This Athletic Director position involves administering the school's athletic program, overseeing coaches and sports programs, and managing budgeting and facilities maintenance. The role suits a professional with experience in athletic operations and coaching, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Administer the school athletic program, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and safety standards
Supervise coaching and support staff, including instructing, assigning and planning work, evaluating work, maintaining standards, allocating personnel, coordinating activities, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, and recommending disciplinary action
Offer advice and assistance as needed
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records as required by law, South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) policy, district policy, and administrative regulation for all district athletic programs
Provide for adequate staff training and development opportunities
Coordinate transportation of athletes to and from athletic events and practices
Develop and administer athletic program budget planning, payroll, and financial management activities
Oversee the maintenance of athletic fields and facilities
Ensure the proper preparation of athletic fields for play
Coordinate event security
Develop and implement procedures for athletic facility usage, including events that are not athletically based
Coordinate scheduling and ticket sales for all sporting events
Coordinate the work of game officials
Coordinate the preparation and distribution of the annual football program
Serve as an ex-officio member of the Executive Board for the Athletic Booster Club
Monitor the physical condition of students during physical activity
Enforce safety rules and regulations
Encourage academic excellence of student athletes by monitoring academic progress
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide updates as required
Supervise the use of weight room equipment before, during, and after school hours
Assist the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
Develop reasonable rules of behavior and procedure and maintain order in a fair and just manner
Serve as a team representative and promote the athletic program by building positive and productive relationships with news media, booster club, community leaders, and businesses
Maintain positive relationships with parents
Schedule and conduct conferences with parents and students as necessary
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Procure, issue, and maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment
Coordinate and/or participate in special programs, projects, or events as required
Attend staff, school, district, or community meetings and serve on various committees as appropriate
Keep the administration informed of events and activities of an unusual nature
Participate in efforts to build or enhance community support of school/athletic programs and projects
Attend and participate in community meetings as appropriate
Keep abreast of developments and innovations in the profession and ensure that staff members remain current as well
Compile data for and prepare various records and reports as are required by law, Board policies, and administrative directives
Operate a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, smart board, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, public address system, audio-visual equipment, two-way radio, etc.
Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as Principal, Assistant Principals, Superintendent, professional peers, subordinates, faculty and other school staff, other District Administrators and staff, Board members, various committees, various government and community agencies, students, parents, volunteers, vendors, college recruiters, and the general public
Attend training, conferences, and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
Perform related duties as required
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid South Carolina teaching certificate
Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
Five or more years of coaching experience
Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job
Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time
Speak and hear
Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision
Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls
Important Details
Schedule: 2026-2027 academic year
Work Place Expectations
Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner for the assignment and work setting
Have regular and punctual attendance
Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities
