What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Director position at Fort Mill School District?
Reports to: School Principal
Description of Position: Under general supervision, administers the assigned school’s athletic program; selects, organizes and supervises the coaches and sports programs; works with the appropriate departments for athletic program budgeting and facilities maintenance; performs related professional, administrative and supervisory work as assigned.
Required Duties
Additional supplement of 40 days compensated at the educator’s daily rate of pay in accordance with the SC educator license credentials.
190-day teacher contract plus 40 additional days, 7.5 hours per day, High School AD Supplement, Exempt- Level, FMSD Teacher Salary Schedule.
Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually by the Principal in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional/certified personnel.
Description of Position: Under general supervision, administers the assigned school’s athletic program; selects, organizes and supervises the coaches and sports programs; works with the appropriate departments for athletic program budgeting and facilities maintenance; performs related professional, administrative and supervisory work as assigned.
Required Duties
- Assists the principal in the evaluation and employment of all coaching positions.
- Develops all interscholastic athletic schedules.
- Works with head coaches to prepare the athletic budget.
- Prepares and submits the annual fiscal report and budget requests to the principal.
- Maintains current eligibility records, medical examinations, and academic eligibility requirements for all student athletes as required by the school district and state athletic association.
- Provides adequate supervision for all athletic contests.
- Secures and supervises support staff for all athletic events.
- Serves as athletic representative for the athletic booster club.
- Assists the principal with supervision and implementation of athletic disciplinary policies.
- Works with Human Resources on hiring and other personnel related matters including confirm rosters for payment of stipends.
- Other duties as assigned by the school Principal.
- Knowledge of South Carolina High School League High School Rules & Regulations.
- Knowledge of current trends and research in the area of sports.
- Knowledge of related federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statues and policies.
- Ability to analyze data and use data-driven decision-making to implement safe and effective athletic programs.
- Ability to plan and manage projects that improve the safety and effectiveness of athletic events.
- Ability to work well under stressful situations and under minimal supervision. Must be willing to work irregular hours during emergencies.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience with use of computer and technology such as; Outlook, Microsoft Office, Google Office Suite and other data bases.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing.
- Possesses SC educator’s license and training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Bachelor’s Degree, valid SC educator’s license preferred.
- Coaching experience at the high school level.
- Teaching experience at the middle or high school level.
- Certification or course work related to high school sports.
Additional supplement of 40 days compensated at the educator’s daily rate of pay in accordance with the SC educator license credentials.
190-day teacher contract plus 40 additional days, 7.5 hours per day, High School AD Supplement, Exempt- Level, FMSD Teacher Salary Schedule.
Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually by the Principal in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional/certified personnel.