Athletic Director - High School

Job Goal:    Provide overall leadership, supervision and coordination of all sport programs. 

Qualifications:

1.    Valid Alabama teacher certification. 
2.    Administrative certification required.
3.   Minimum of five (5) years successful coaching and/or previous Athletic Director experience
4.   Minimum of one (1) year of administrative experience required
5.   Knowledge of the overall operation of an athletic program
6.   Certification in Athletics Administration preferred 
7.   Effective oral and written communication skills; effective human relations skills

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports To: Superintendent and other designees as assigned

Background Check Required:  (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5)-Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to prepare and manage the athletic budget and allocated resources. 
2. Ability to read, interpret and enforce the State Board of Education rules, Code of Ethics, School Board policies, and appropriate state and federal statutes. 
3. Ability to use effective interview techniques, coaching procedures, and evaluation procedures. 
4. Ability to use effective public speaking skills, interaction skills, and problem-solving skills. 
5. Skill in personnel management and supervision techniques. 
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
7. Ability to analyze and use data. 
8. Knowledge of current athletic and educational trends and research. 
9. Knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of student/athletes. 
10. Ability to use group dynamics in the context of cultural diversity. 
11. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Essential Functions:

1. Establish vision, guidance, and direction for all athletic programs 
2. Responsible for administering all interscholastic policies and procedures working within the confines of the Rules and By-Laws of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. 
3. Responsible for overseeing all areas related to student athlete eligibility. 
4. Responsible for screening all new candidates for original appointments as coaches.
5. Supervises and evaluates all coaches.
6. Responsible for the development of all interscholastic game schedules and approving the publication of all schedules.
7. Seeks and finds ways for supporting and financing the athletic program. 
8. Participates in establishing long range planning for athletic facilities.
9. Ensures that all facilities are safe and prepared for competition.
10. Promotes athletic programs through news services, social media, websites and other media outlets.
11. Coordinates the use, set-up, and schedules of athletic facilities for all athletic contests and practices.       
12. Coordinates the use of school athletic facilities by groups outside the school district.
13. Reports to the superintendent and assistant superintendent of schools and works under the direction of the high school principals to supervise the overall athletic program. 
14. Develops and manages the athletic budget for all sports teams and works with the assistant superintendent in establishing and coordinating the budget for coaching salaries and stipends. 
15. Attends and serves as the schools liaison at athletic booster club meetings. 
16. Ensure all athletic programs adhere to all MCS financial procedures.
17. Performs other duties as the principal and/or superintendent and assistant superintendent of schools may direct.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 187 day Teacher Base Employment with additional

53 day Extension including Supplemental Pay

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year)

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