Athletic Director

Basic Functions:

Maintain and develop existing and new comprehensive inter-parish athletic programs for grade school through young adult level participants.  Ensure that the athletic programs are a part of the faith building efforts of the parish, are part of a comprehensive ministry to youth, and are within the programmatic guidelines of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). 

Responsibilities:

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Develop and implement a plan that animates the CYO Athletic Charter & By-laws.
• Plan, develop, analyze, supervise, and evaluate athletic programs, athletic clinics for coaches’ officials, and participants. 
• Recommend program modifications and new programs and services.
• Administer participant eligibility requirements, rules and standards for all athletic programs. 
• Recruit, contract, train and supervise athletic program personnel with assigned functions and review and appraise their performance. 
• Complete and supervise the direct scheduling of games; assign athletic officials for sporting events.
• Convene CYO Section Meetings and Ad Hoc Committees for planning, support and evaluation of athletic programs.
• Acquire and manage equipment and supplies used in athletic programs; secure program sites and negotiate contracts for facilities of various athletic programs.
• Prepare and maintain statistical records and reports as necessary. 
• Visit each competition site throughout the program season.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of special events.
• Prepare appropriate new releases, public information material, and/or make presentations to promote programs.
• Recommend budgets and conduct athletic activities in accordance with approved plans and management of budgets.
• Maintain relationships with a wide variety of schools, community leaders and civic organizations.
• Represent CYO activities at Area, State and National levels as necessary.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

Requirements:

• Combination of experience and education normally represented by a bachelor’s degree in related field with three to five years post degree experience in physical education, coaching,

and/or recreational activities.

• Must have three years experience in supervising athletic and recreation program personnel.
• Must have working knowledge of athletic rules and regulations that govern activities in the state of Ohio.
• Must have the ability to relate to wide variety of persons, both professional and volunteers as well as organizations and systems, both public and private.
• Must have the ability to effectively manage a variety of concurrent and varying activities.
• Must have strong organizational skills, detail orientation and the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.  On call availability for emergencies and crisis intervention. 
• Must have a working knowledge of the Catholic Church including parish and school structures.
• Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.