What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS (#Job ID #3721) position at Bentonville School District?
Director of Athletics
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Contract: Administrative - 230
Position Purpose
Work with District Administration in developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive athletic/physical education program. Assist in the administration and procedures that will ensure success, a positive working environment and a competitive atmosphere for coaches, student athletes, and support staff.
Essential Functions
•Responsible for the oversight of the Bentonville School District Athletic and physical education Programs.
•Responsible for administering National Federation, Arkansas Activities Association, health and safety guidelines, and school district rules and regulations.
•Work with assistant athletic directors and building principals regarding athletic contracts, coaching assignments, assessments, and performance.
•Work with the athletic department and building administration to schedule all athletic events and event staff.
•Supervise student athlete eligibility and assist building administration in resolving student athlete problems and issues.
•Attend athletic events and provide management direction as needed.
•Work with building administration to monitor NCAA requirements for student athletes and provide education to families as needed.
•Supervise the maintenance of the Bentonville Schools Athletic Facilities.
•Lead Athletic Department in fundraising and sponsorship efforts including community partnerships.
•Manage the athletic budgets, expenditures, and inventories
•Assist with scheduling of all facility use agreements to ensure district policy and procedures are followed.
•Oversight, administration, and implementation of athletic websites, mobile applications, and social media accounts (i.e. Twitter, Apps, Facebook, etc…)
•Supervise the administration of the athletic code book, athletic procedures, compliance, and education.
•Promote Bentonville Schools through good community relations specifically keeping the public aware and responsive to the athletic program.
•Supervise the hiring process of the athletic department staff and renewal of staff contracts.
•Liaison between the athletic booster club and athletic department.
•Work with building principals regarding the staffing and scheduling of the physical education department.
•Attend meetings and conferences as needed.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer or Superintendent of Schools.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability
•Ability to maintain emotional control and make decisions in stressful situations
•Ability to efficiently gather information used to make sound decisions
•Knowledge of federal and state regulations
•Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
•Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
•Ability to organize and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines
•Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
•Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
•Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral formats with staff and community.
•Ability to work with people of various personality types.
•Ability to write clearly and concisely.
•Possess sound emotional judgment.
•Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
•Ability to develop, implement, and maintain vision and mission of programs.
•Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
•Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Working Conditions
•Maintain emotional control under stress.
•Frequent interruptions.
•Some travel within and outside the district boundaries when required.
•Workload is deadline driven.
•Works in standard office, school building, and athletic facilities.
•Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
•Frequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with five (5) years related experience and/or training; or Master’s degree in education
Experience
•Five (5) years of school related experience
•Management experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Contract: Administrative - 230
Position Purpose
Work with District Administration in developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive athletic/physical education program. Assist in the administration and procedures that will ensure success, a positive working environment and a competitive atmosphere for coaches, student athletes, and support staff.
Essential Functions
•Responsible for the oversight of the Bentonville School District Athletic and physical education Programs.
•Responsible for administering National Federation, Arkansas Activities Association, health and safety guidelines, and school district rules and regulations.
•Work with assistant athletic directors and building principals regarding athletic contracts, coaching assignments, assessments, and performance.
•Work with the athletic department and building administration to schedule all athletic events and event staff.
•Supervise student athlete eligibility and assist building administration in resolving student athlete problems and issues.
•Attend athletic events and provide management direction as needed.
•Work with building administration to monitor NCAA requirements for student athletes and provide education to families as needed.
•Supervise the maintenance of the Bentonville Schools Athletic Facilities.
•Lead Athletic Department in fundraising and sponsorship efforts including community partnerships.
•Manage the athletic budgets, expenditures, and inventories
•Assist with scheduling of all facility use agreements to ensure district policy and procedures are followed.
•Oversight, administration, and implementation of athletic websites, mobile applications, and social media accounts (i.e. Twitter, Apps, Facebook, etc…)
•Supervise the administration of the athletic code book, athletic procedures, compliance, and education.
•Promote Bentonville Schools through good community relations specifically keeping the public aware and responsive to the athletic program.
•Supervise the hiring process of the athletic department staff and renewal of staff contracts.
•Liaison between the athletic booster club and athletic department.
•Work with building principals regarding the staffing and scheduling of the physical education department.
•Attend meetings and conferences as needed.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer or Superintendent of Schools.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability
•Ability to maintain emotional control and make decisions in stressful situations
•Ability to efficiently gather information used to make sound decisions
•Knowledge of federal and state regulations
•Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
•Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
•Ability to organize and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines
•Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
•Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
•Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral formats with staff and community.
•Ability to work with people of various personality types.
•Ability to write clearly and concisely.
•Possess sound emotional judgment.
•Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
•Ability to develop, implement, and maintain vision and mission of programs.
•Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
•Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Working Conditions
•Maintain emotional control under stress.
•Frequent interruptions.
•Some travel within and outside the district boundaries when required.
•Workload is deadline driven.
•Works in standard office, school building, and athletic facilities.
•Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
•Frequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with five (5) years related experience and/or training; or Master’s degree in education
Experience
•Five (5) years of school related experience
•Management experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
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