Athletic Director

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Athletic Director/District Position Commensurate with Education and Training

SUPERVISOR: Benton Harbor High School Principal

LOCATION: Benton Harbor High School

JOB SUMMARY: The role of the Athletic Director is to develop, manage, promote, organize, and direct a program of interscholastic athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletics, education or related field
• Experience in athletics minimally at the collegiate level
• Administrative, budgeting, planning, and leadership skills
• Ability to organize, interpret, and present conceptual models to users in a manner appropriate to users' skill sets and needs
• Demonstrated independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to successfully communicate at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with senior-level decision-makers
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated experience giving presentations to a variety of audiences
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity
• Demonstrated experience with tools used for evaluating, developing, and implementing ideas and concepts
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically and tactfully
• Proficient computer skills in all Microsoft Office suites, as well as multiple platforms relevant to education, i.e. PowerSchool, Illuminate
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban, multi-racial, multi-ethnic school district
• Commitment to acquiring the Certified Master Athletic Administrator certification
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in athletic administration, education, or a related field
• Valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or willing to secure.
• Two (2) years of experience as a building principal or administrator including an instructional leadership role
• Two (3) years of classroom teaching experience
  
  

Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a program that emphasizes the safety, healthy life choices, and the welfare of participants
• Strive to develop the concepts of discipline, hard work, desire to excel, and dedication to BHAS District athletic compliance expert
• Hire and maintain a coaching staff that believes in the value of student athletes, where students learn valuable lessons in practice and competition that will shape their future
• Supervise an evaluation system for the coaches and set up training programs for coaches to be minimally certified in CPR and First Aid, AED, Concussion, and MHSAA Coaches Advancement (CAP)
• Encourage each head coach to develop a weight training program that will allow the athletes to experience the value of hard work in the weight room.
• Pursue in-service and training programs that will improve the quality of the athletic program
• Responsible for scheduling all athletic contests
• Arrange transportation for all “away” contests in a timely manner
• Responsible for the supervision and administration of all “home” contests
• Responsible for the supervision of “away” varsity football and basketball games or arranging a contact person for the contest for appropriate supervision
• Contract with officials for “home” contests
• Evaluate all head coaches and delegate the evaluation of all assistant coaches
• Responsible for the budget, inventory, and purchase of all athletic equipment
• Responsible for the development of a system for all student athletic eligibility
• Responsible for all investigations of alleged violations of the athletic code by student-athletes
• Responsible for the enforcement of the Athletic Code of Conduct, including the temporary and/or permanent suspensions of students who have violated policy
• Serve as a representative at league, regional, and state athletic director meetings
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with the community and for fully utilizing community resources to enrich the learning program
• Develop athletic booster clubs to facilitate the purchase of equipment and supplies as well as support the athletic programs
• Responsible for all personnel adhering to the rules and regulations established by the Michigan High School Athletic Association
• Continually appraise and evaluate the athletic program. Submit summary reports a report at the end of each athletic season and one annual report to the High School Principal
• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Required to follow board policies; stay abreast of updates/changes
• Perform other duties assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education
• Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations
• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursue the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions
• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

211-day contract

Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Benton Harbor Area School Board policies

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated by the High School Principal

FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts

Benton Harbor Area Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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