Athletic Director

About This Role

This Athletic Director position is a 12-month role that oversees, develops, and schedules the school 's athletic events and programs. The role suits a dynamic and visionary leader who can help maintain and grow the athletic programs while cultivating a school community that empowers students to become lifelong servants and leaders through Christ.

Responsibilities

• Work with school administration to implement the athletic policies and programs of the school
• Supervise and enforce the various policies of the Student and Athletic Handbooks
• Create and maintain a high-impact, competitive athletic environment
• Coordinate and schedule all sporting events and contests
• Update and maintain athletic website and social media
• Schedule all officials for home events
• Communicate to parents, students, faculty, etc.
• Create and maintain athletic budget
• Assist with school scheduling buses
• Organize all team photo opportunities
• Create opportunities for teams to have unique playing experiences
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local park districts
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with athletic conference ADs
• Supervise home athletic events
• Collaborate with Director of Facilities to ensure on-site facilities are ready for home events
• Visit games and practices on a regular basis to assist in maintaining athlete accountability/discipline
• Regularly communicate athletic policies, contracts, expectations, etc. with all coaches
• Oversee athletic eligibility
• Attend staff meetings and all required conference meetings
• Acquire continuous new knowledge of the profession by attending clinics and continuing education in fields that are practical
• Work to secure sponsorship for athletics to increase the professional nature of all programs
• Develop and implement ceremonies: awards, pep rallies, special recognition
• Encourage eighth grade retention including contact with eighth grade
• Organize and lead elementary leagues and summer camps
• Interview any incoming students at the discretion of the administration
• Assist with Parent Action Committee meetings
• Assist in planning and preparation for player growth and development through school leagues
• Generate athletic press releases
• Recruit and interview prospective coaches
• Perform any additional duties at the discretion of the administrator

Requirements

• Bachelor 's degree required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills