Purpose Statement: The Athletic Director is responsible for growing and directing the school’s Athletic Program. To help advance the mission and vision of Sheridan Hills Christian school with a biblical perspective.

Personal Qualifications:

• A born-again believer with a testimony of salvation by receiving Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.
• An active member in good standing of a Bible-believing church.
• Public and private life that demonstrates Biblical qualities of a Christian role model, at home, work, and in the community.
• Practice principles of Christian growth including prayer, study, witnessing, and discipleship.
• Model Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action.
• Exhibit the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22,23)
• Model and cultivate habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement.
• Commits and contributes to a local church.
• Must possess Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into the educational process.
• Must have an understanding of and commitment to SHCS’ educational objectives and philosophy of education.
• Display a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste.
• Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete the assigned responsibilities.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Shows a positive, cheerful attitude with parents, students and staff.
• Shows integrity in dealing with confidential information.

Professional Qualifications:

• Must hold a BA/BS from four-year college or university. A Master’s degree (MA) or equivalent is preferred. Prior successful experience working in school administration and coaching positions strongly preferred.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, with proper command of the English language.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, G Suite, FACTS SIS or similar platforms required.
• Able to work well independently, manage time well, and handle multiple tasks.
• Effective leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Knowledge of athletic laws and regulations as well as the ability to research and interpret.
• Strong negotiation and public relationship skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Director of HR in the interviewing and selection of coaches. Makes employment recommendations to the Director of HR and Head of School.
• Coordinates the scheduling of athletic events, officials/referees for home games.
• Coordinates with coaches on team travel, game scheduling and practice sessions.
• Provides leadership, coordination, promotion and guidance for all sports activities and programs such as games, practices, fundraisers, etc.
• Supervises athletic games and acts as the host to officials and visiting schools.
• Responsible for the purchase and maintenance of athletic equipment and facilities.
• Ensures compliance with FHSAA rules and regulations and any other governing agencies.
• Prioritizes safety as a main objective for athletes and coaches, ensuring adherence to all medical and safety requirements.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Professionally represents SHCS in interactions with parents, community, staff and students.
• Acts as a liaison with selectors, leagues and other agencies.
• Coordinates with the head coaches and ensures that all athletes have received the necessary athletic clearances prior to the start of practices.
• Able to develop and implement athletic programs.
• Maintains an awareness of industry events and changes, such as regulation changes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Keeps the Head of School abreast of any major issues (coaching changes, incidents, program changes, etc.) on a regular basis.
• Provides executive leadership and oversight that leads the growth and continual improvement of the school’s athletic program.
• Ensures that all aspects of the athletic department advances the vision, values, and philosophy of the school.
• Supervises and evaluates all coaches with major focus of building rapport and buy-in for program growth.
• Provides vision, guidance and training of the coaches as needed.
• Tracking and reporting on team progress through analyzing past performances, recent successes, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare budgets for athletic programs and allocate athletic funds.
• Advises and ensures all coaches conform with FHSAA and/or league policies and regulations and with state and federal laws.
• Ensures all coaches have successfully completed required training/orientation programs.
• Attends in-service meetings, league meetings, and other athletic meetings as required.

Other Responsibilities

• Teach classes as needed.
• Serve as head coach for a minimum of one varsity sport.
• Assists as back-up coach when needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.