CONTACT MNPS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION
Job Summary (2-3 sentences describing job purpose): Support and align athletic work among middle and charter school teams/students using district sports facilities in accordance with district policies. Reports to: Executive Principal
Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities : List, in the order of importance or time spent, the essential duties/tasks performed by the position. This is not an exhaustive list and employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required.
Job Duty/Resp. 1:

Assists with supervision of staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination. Implements policies approved by the Board of Education; enforces policies and procedures for student discipline, and protects students' rights

Job Duty/Resp. 2:

Supports the visions and goals of the Athletic Director as well as organizes, plans and controls special projects as directed by the Athletic Director. Also maintains continuity in the Athletic department in the absence of the Athletic Director. Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director in a willing, cooperative, courteous and professional manner.

Job Duty/Resp. 3:

Promotes good school and community relationships and also develops partnerships with the athletic departments of local colleges/universities to promote growth within Metro Schools

Job Duty/Resp. 4:

Works with the Athletic Director to keep an accurate budget as well as assists in the development of athletic booster clubs, club by laws, and membership

Job Duty/Resp. 5:

Works with the Athletic Director and coaches to organize routine information and stories of interest on various programs for public recognition of athletic achievements.

Job Duty/Resp. 6:

Attends sporting events at middle and high schools on a regular basis and also organizes middle and high school professional development opportunities for all sports.

Job Duty/Resp. 7:

Maintains records of team and individual athletic accomplishments for historical purposes.

Job Duty/Resp. 8:

Works with middle school lead coaches in coordinating sports schedules and tournaments
Responsibilities of Coaches: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Academics
  • Prepares, implements and monitors specific plans for the improvement of academic performance of athletes
• Administration
  • Care of equipment and recommend equipment to be purchased
  • Plans and executes an effective budget
  • Organization of staff
  • Organization and schedule of practice
  • Schedule games and contests
  • Schedule, conduct and supervise daily practice during the assigned season; this should include teaching fundamental skills, team play, team strategy, and rules and regulations of the game
  • Select squad members, maintain team discipline and morale, and give necessary supervision and direction during contests
  • Communication with coaches
  • Adherence to Board of Education, TSSAA, and school philosophy and policies
  • Public relations
  • Provides for the proper supervision of students before, during and after practice/games/contests
  • Submits participation list on time and collects required forms (physical, insurance, and permission)
  • Promote the sport in the school and community
  • Prepare/Inspect playing area for safety and playability
• Skills and Knowledge
  • Demonstrates and applies current knowledge related to assignment in both games and practices.
  • Presentation of the fundamentals
  • Presentation of the fundamentals
  • Conditioning
  • Game preparation
  • Utilizes proper first aid techniques
  • Demonstrates continuous professional growth
• Relationships
  • Effectiveness
    • in working with students
    • in working with staff
    • in working with parents
  • Discipline
    • firm but fair
    • consistent
  • Communication with players
    • Individual
    • as a team
  • Conduct
    • conduct of team
    • Set an example of self-control and good sportsmanship for players, parents, and spectators

Qualifications:
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